Campus Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Medical College of Georgia

Job ID: 267271
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary

Job ID: 267271

Position #: 40068535

The Campus Assistant Dean for Student Affairs oversees the student affairs at Augusta University-Medical College of Georgia and Georgia Southern University (AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership) in Savannah, Georgia. The Campus Assistant Dean is appointed to the faculty with an academic appointment in an appropriate department in the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) with rank appointed at the time of hire commensurate with education and experience. The Campus Assistant Dean reports to the Campus Dean of the AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership.

The Campus Assistant Dean for Student Affairs is responsible for the advising (career, academic), learning environment (health services, disability accommodations, etc.), safety (physical, emotional), and service learning experiences (community-based, affiliation groups) of the AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership student population. This position is not on tenure track.


Responsibilities

- Promote an academic environment that fosters scholarly conduct of research, teaching and clinical care.
-Coordinate the Match process for AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership students. This includes meeting with each student individually to prepare curriculum vitae's, personal statements, and Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE). Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs for collecting and transmitting transcripts, letters of recommendations, MSPEs, etc. for each student participating in the Match. For students who do not match, the Office of Student Affairs oversees the secondary match for unmatched students.
-Collaborate with Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Class Deans at the Augusta Campus on the following major events at the Medical College of Georgia: Orientation for all MD class years, White Coat ceremony, Match Day ceremony, Cords and Awards, and Hooding ceremony.
-Counsel AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership medical students for personal issues, professionalism matters, disciplinary matters, etc.
-Collaborate with Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Career Advising to be responsible for an effective advisement system (i.e., academic, career) for AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership students enrolled in all phases of the MCG MD curriculum.
-Provide data and information for all accreditation reviews and participate in site visits representing the AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership student affairs.
-Assure compliance with all LCME standards relevant to student affairs.
-Work with the Associate Dean of Learner Belonging and Inclusivity to support and contribute to a comprehensive MCG Diversity Plan for AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership to include goals, policies, and practices as they relate to administrators, faculty, department chairs, fellow, residents, staff, and students.
-Work with the Office of Student Well-being in support of medical student health, wellness, resilience, etc.,
-Serve as resource to prospective students and to faculty members for student research programs, clinical experiences, and mentoring.
-Provide visible presence of MCG at relevant community and national events to include AAMC.
-Other responsibilities as defined or modified by the Campus Dean.


Required Qualifications

An MD or MD/PhD is required, with proven leadership in medical education, scholarly accomplishments, and nationally recognized in their respective field as evidenced by involvement in academic societies at a national level.

Minimum five years of experience in an academic setting.

Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training

Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor - Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate 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

-Personal commitment to educational excellence.
-Enthusiasm to serve as a faculty role model as demonstrated by direct teaching and mentoring of students, contributing to faculty development.
-Strong interpersonal skills.
-Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and full-time and community-based faculty.
-Ability to multi-task at both on-campus and off-site venues.
-Strong verbal/written communication skills.
-Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences.
-Strong team building and conflict resolution skills.

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.

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 Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

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

Savannah Campus

5356 Reynolds St.

Suite 31405

Savannah, GA 31405

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

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 https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
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.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=267271&PostingSeq=1

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