Open Rank Clinical Faculty, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Job ID: 269543
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID 269543
Position # 40071047
The Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to serve as a physician who is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
Competitive candidates for this faculty position will have an established history of extramural funding from the NHLBI and display a passion for mentoring junior research faculty. This position will support clinical services in the Pediatric Sickle Cell Center which provides comprehensive services for over 600 patients throughout the state Georgia.
In addition to transitioning their research program, the successful candidate will work with the current Director of PRIDE-FTG, an NHLBI-funded program that provides mentored research to train junior under-represented minority (URM) faculty in establishing independent research programs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director to help execute the goals of PRIDE-FTG, including but not limited to, identifying and selecting PRIDE-FTG trainees and mentors, developing the didactic curricula for trainees and mentors, and competitive renewal of the PRIDE-FTG program.This position is not considered to be on tenure track.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Maintain board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in pediatric hematology/oncology (Pediatric Sickle Cell Center) in an effort to improve quality, safety and patient satisfaction.
Participate in assigned clinical duties with other faculty in your division. This will include, but is not limited to inpatient consultations, outpatient ambulatory practice, satellite clinics, and on-call duties.
Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
Meet and maintain wRVU productivity targets as set forth by the department chair and MCG Deans Office through clinical services provided. Note that RVU productivity targets are subject to change.
Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and physicians outside of Augusta University (referring physicians in community, region, and state).
Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.
Research

Transition their research program to Augusta University; will work with the Director of PRIDE-FTG, an NHLBI-funded program that provides mentored research to train junior under-represented minority (URM) faculty in establishing independent research programs; with the Director, help execute the goals of PRIDE-FTG, including but not limited to, identifying and selecting PRIDE-FTG trainees and mentors, developing the didactic curricula for trainees and mentors, and competitive renewal of the PRIDE-FTG program.
Teaching/Service

Provide education and training to fellows, residents, medical students and healthcare professionals in pediatrics which includes but is not limited to clinical supervision, consultation and didactics.
Achieve and maintain teaching evaluation scores at or above the department mean.
Attend 50% or more weekly pediatric Grand Rounds presentations and monthly faculty meetings.
Required Qualifications
Requires an MD degree or foreign equivalent with Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. Must be board certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Must be eligible or have a Georgia medical license. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
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.
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 10,500 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. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
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=269543&PostingSeq=1
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