Assistant Professor

Overview

Assistant Professor (Open Rank) – Medical Physicist

Location:

Augusta University

Job

The Georgia Cancer Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, are seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor as a medical physicist. The applicant should be A  certified or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Physics and hold at least a PhD in Medical Physics or related fields.

The successful candidate will provide medical physics service in daily clinical operation, participate in residents and students’ education, and engage in research in the Medical Physics division. This position is not on tenure track.

• Patient Care (Clinical):
  Provide clinical radiation medical physics services for precise planning and treatment of cancer patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Augusta University and Georgia Cancer Center, with direct communication with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nurses, and Therapists.
• Review treatment plans, weekly chart evaluations, machine performance, and quality assurance (monthly and annual) measurements and documentation for all equipment used in the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Assist in implementing new technology while ensuring safety and quality of radiation therapy in clinical service.
• Participate in Georgia Cancer Center and Department of Radiation Oncology research and clinical trials.
• Appear on Georgia Cancer Center and Cancer Service Line Scientific and Operational Committees as requested.
• Develop further metrics of clinical success with the Director of Medical Physics and the Chair on a yearly basis.
• Support other faculty in obtaining extramural funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Play a key role in the Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Residency Program.
• Provide education and training to Medical Physics Residents, including clinical supervision and didactic activities.
• Participate in Georgia Cancer Center and Department of Radiation Oncology teaching activities.
• Educator’s portfolio and Faculty Evaluation forms will reflect scholarly, research, and section/department activities.

• PhD or equivalent in Medical Physics or related fields; A  certified or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Physics.
• Assistant Professor – Early career with appropriate post-graduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid-level career with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Professor – Senior-level career with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
• UsG faculty employment qualifications: evidence of teaching ability, scholarly activity, and other qualifications as described (as applicable to all USG institutions and ranks).

• Clinical operation experience, teaching experience in Medical Physics Residency Program, and research collaboration experience with colleagues.

The position is fiscal year-based and year-round. The position is full-time (FTE 1.0).

Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to fund availability.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Tuition assistance may be available after six months of employment.

• Rank and salary determined at hire based on experience, education, credentials, and market data.
• Advancement through the faculty ranks follows Augusta University’s Promotion and Tenure process (typically every five years).
• Location:
  
  Our Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.
• Equal Employment Opportunity:
  Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer.

To be considered, apply online through the Augusta University jobs portal and upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as a single document.