Assistant Professor

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical physicist to join their team as a full-time faculty member. This role involves providing essential clinical services in radiation oncology, contributing to resident education, and engaging in impactful research. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Medical Physics and be ABR certified or board eligible. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical physics education and practice. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant difference in patient care and the training of future professionals.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• ABR certified or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Physics.
• Experience in clinical operation and teaching in Medical Physics.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical radiation medical physics services to cancer patients.
• Educate and train Medical Physics Residents in clinical supervision.

Skills

Medical Physics

Clinical Support

Radiation Oncology

Research Collaboration

Teaching

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

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The Georgia Cancer Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor as a medical physicist. The applicant should be ABR (American Board of Radiology) certified or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Physics and hold at least a PhD degree in Medical Physics or related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to provide medical physics service in the daily clinical operation, participate in residents and students' education, and research in the Medical Physics division of the Department of Radiation Oncology. This position is not considered to be on tenure track.

Responsibilities

The distribution of effort and list of responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Patient Care (Clinical):

• Provide clinical radiation medical physics services with respect to the precise planning and accurate treatment of the cancer patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Augusta University, Georgia Cancer Center with direct and effective communication with the Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nurses, and Therapists.
• Provides direct clinical support in reviewing treatment plans, weekly chart evaluations, machine performance and quality assurance (monthly and annual) measurements and documentation for all equipment utilized in the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Assist in implementing new technology while ensuring the safety and quality of the radiation technology in its therapeutic application to clinical service.
• Participate in Georgia Cancer Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology research and clinical trials.
• Serve on the Georgia Cancer Center, Cancer Service Line Scientific and Operational Committees as requested.
• Further metrics of clinical success will be developed with the Director of Medical Physics and the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology on a yearly basis.
• Support other faculty in obtaining extramural funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Teaching/Instructions:

• Play a key role in the Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Residency Program.
• Provide education and training to the Medical Physics Residents, which includes clinical supervision, didactics, and other required aspects of the training program.
• Participate in the Georgia Cancer Center and Department of Radiation Oncology teaching activities.
• All scholarly, research and section/department activities will be reported annually on the Educator's Portfolio and Faculty Evaluation Forms.

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in Medical Physics or related fields; ABR certified or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Physics

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

Practice experience in daily clinical operation, teaching experience in Medical Physics Residency Program as well as experience in research collaboration with colleagues.

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).

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.

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.

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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.

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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

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