Assistant/Associate Professor-Radiation Oncology

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology to lead clinical services and research. This role emphasizes teaching, patient care, and collaboration in a dynamic academic environment. The successful candidate will engage in innovative clinical trials, contribute to scholarly activities, and enhance patient experiences in a renowned health center. Join a mission-driven institution focused on training the next generation of healthcare leaders and making a significant impact in the field of oncology. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• ABR board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology required.
• Georgia medical license and DEA are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical trials and research in radiation oncology.
• Teach residents and fellows in clinical settings.
• Meet quality standards and improve patient satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical Research

Teaching

Data Analysis

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

M.D.

4-year residency in Radiation Oncology

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor-Radiation Oncology

Responsibilities

• All scholarly, research and section activities will be reported annually on the Educator’s Portfolio and Faculty Evaluation Forms.
• Obtain resident/fellow evaluations of 5-6 on the rating scale.
• Give didactic lectures to the residents/fellows.
• Teach residents/fellows in the outpatient clinic setting.

Research

For one half day research/academic day per week (10% protected time) you are expected to:

• Cover 10% of salary with extramural grant funding in year 4. If this goal is not met, the amount of protected time for research may be reduced with a commensurate increase in clinical responsibilities in order to maintain your level of compensation.
• Develop and serve as principal investigator for investigator-initiated clinical trials in radiation/oncology.
• Participate in state-of-the-art Phase II/III clinical trials.
• Collaborate with other faculty in the center and help in scientific paper writing.
• Collect and analyze data and present at national conferences.
• Increase access to clinic.
• Reduce patient wait times for new and established patients.
• Decrease dependence on the assistance from ROA physicians.
• Ultimately ease ROA physicians out.
• Get a lion share of VAMC radiation oncology business.
• Meet quality standards established by the Health System.
• Patient satisfaction scores will reach or exceed benchmark.
• Revenue/Expense reports will be reviewed quarterly.
• Quarterly review of productivity with the Interim Chair, Dept. of Radiation Oncology.
• Clinical productivity will be measured by wRVU’s based on CFTE and adjusted wRVU benchmark.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: M.D., completed 4-year residency in Radiation Oncology.

The applicants should be ABR board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology.

Georgia medical license and DEA.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in addition to MD, maintained board certification in Radiation Oncology with two years of combined clinical, educational, and research experience.

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.

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 everyday 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.

Job Information

Job ID: 224200

Position Number: 20011250

The Department of Radiation Oncology and the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University invite applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology. The successful candidate will provide clinical services in Pediatrics, CNS, Head and Neck, GI, or other sites. They are encouraged to perform clinical and translational research, develop clinical trials, participate in NRG and other national and international trials. Qualified candidates may also take a leadership role in clinical operation, education, and research within the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Georgia Cancer Center.

This position is not considered to be on a tenure track.