Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology to provide clinical care, mentorship, and education. This full-time role involves working with pediatric patients at Wellstar Children's Hospital, ensuring high-quality care while also participating in clinical education. Candidates must hold an MD or DO and be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Must have a medical license in Georgia.
• Successful experience in a teaching role if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric patients.
• Mentor residents and medical students.
• Deliver high-quality, comprehensive care.

Skills

Board certified in Pediatrics

Pediatric Gastroenterology knowledge

Clinical supervision

Teaching ability

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job ID: 292863
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is actively seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, as a board certified/board eligible full-time physician. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Patient Care – 90%

• Provide clinical care for the pediatric patient population at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia, including both outpatient and inpatient consults.
• Become board certified in pediatric gastroenterology by year three (3) or maintain board certification.
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive care to improve quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in assigned clinical duties with other faculty, including outpatient ambulatory practice, satellite clinics, and on-call duties.
• Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
• Be increasingly productive through the provision of clinical services in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Meet and maintain productivity targets as set by the department chair and MCG Dean's Office.
• Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and outside referrers.
• Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.

Education – 10%

• Provide mentorship, clinical supervision, and consultation to residents, medical students, and staff at MCG/AU.
• Develop an in-depth educational experience for trainees in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Board certified in Pediatrics and board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Must have or be able to obtain a medical license in Georgia, a federal DEA registration, and CPR certification.

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

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) 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 (waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
• 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. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are 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 more. Full‑time employees employed with us successfully for more than 6 months may 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 experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, and internal equity. 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 (MCG) is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third‑ and fourth‑year students across the state, and two four‑year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG’s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia presently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different ACGME‑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 on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends humanities and 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Location

Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting.
• Depending on duties, a credit check may be required for positions of trust and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving a university vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework via original transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates must also provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees must ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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, please apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. 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 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; 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=292863&PostingSeq=1