Assistant/Associate Professor - Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job ID: 256578
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary
Job ID: 256578Position: 2000223 The College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Undergraduate Health Professions at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to serve as Program Director. This position is a non-tenture track, 1.0 FTE that is eligible for full-time benefits. Mandatory commitments include class lectures, course laboratories, clinical site visitation, and attendance at college committee meetings. The selected candiate must be a nuclear medicince technologist with knowledge of current nuclear medicine technology. Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Augusta University offers a two plus two-year curriculum of full-time study in nuclear medicine, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree. Clinical education offers a variety of supervised experiences, through which students gain competency-based, entry-level skills in nuclear medicine. Classes are held both on campus and on line, with clinical experiences provided at a variety of clinical locations in the Augusta, Georgia - Central Savannah River Area and in the Greater Atlanta Georgia geographic area.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Department Chair, the Program Director will be responsible for program administration and assessment, curriculum design, student instruction and evaluation, and academic advisement. The Program Director will also be responsible for the supervision of the clinical coordinators and other faculty teaching in the progam. Specifically, the position will:

• Provide leadership necessary to manage accrediation, enrollment, curriculum and budgets.
• Develop, validate and revise educational program goals, objectives, curriculum, policies and procedures.
• Assure that the program is in compliance with accrediting agency standards.
• Assure qualified supervision, instruction and evaluation of students assigned to patient care.
• Serve as a liaison between the department chair and the program's faculty/students.

Required Qualifications
Master's degree or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution.
Minimum of four years post certification nuclear medicine technology experience.
Certification and/or registration in nuclear medicine technology from a national certification board. Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate trainingAssociate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in CT and/or PET are highly desired.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience in the didactic and/or clinical setting for a nuclear medicine program.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf

College/Department Information

The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technologists, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce.

As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.

About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Health Sciences Campus:987 St. Sebastian Way, Augusta, Georgia 30912

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.


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