Assistant Professor in Neurology - Research

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor in Neurology to join their innovative research team. This full-time position focuses on developing independent research programs in the fields of inflammaging and brain aging. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative grant submissions, teach medical and graduate students, and contribute to educational events. With a commitment to improving outcomes for neurodegenerative disorders, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of neurology. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to training the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Waiver

Wellness Options

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required; early career faculty with post-graduate training.
• Evidence of teaching ability and scholarly activity is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent, funded research programs and collaborate on grants.
• Teach and mentor students in the School of Medicine and Graduate School.

Skills

Research Program Development

Grant Writing

Teaching Skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

MD

PhD

Job description

Assistant Professor in Neurology - Research

The Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) is seeking to recruit for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Neurology for a new research faculty position. Augusta University has launched an initiative to recruit new faculty in the fields of inflammaging and brain aging to perform research to improve outcomes for those suffering from cerebral vascular aging and neurodegenerative disorders. The tenure status (on tenure track, tenure upon appointment, or not on tenure track) will be determined based on the qualifications of the final candidate and will be confirmed in the final offer along with position expectations.

Responsibilities

Research & Funding:

• Establish vigorous independent research programs that are extramurally funded to complement the research strengths and goals of the department and university.
• Collaborate and participate in joint grant submissions and include other AU investigators as part of the Transdisciplinary Research initiative in Inflammaging and Brain Aging (TRIBA).
• Teach in the School of Medicine and/or The Graduate School and mentor graduate and medical students.
• Collaborate with other TRIBA faculty to host educational events such as journal clubs, seminars, and other interactive meetings.
• Provide national, regional, local and institutional service.

Required Qualifications

MD, PhD, or equivalent.

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

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

External funding awards.

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.

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.

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.

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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