Assistant Professor in Pediatrics- Genetics

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Tuition waiver and assistance

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Tuition assistance after six months

Wellness options

Job summary

A premier medical institution is seeking an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics-Genetics. This full-time role involves providing clinical care and participating in teaching and research activities. The ideal candidate possesses an MD or equivalent, a passion for pediatric genetics, and is ready to engage with students and residents. Comprehensive benefits are included, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD, DO or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Ability to participate in education and supervision of residents and students.
• Early level career faculty member with appropriate postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research in pediatrics genetics.
• Collaborate with pediatric geneticists and genetic counselors.
• Participate in clinical supervision of medical students and residents.
• Provide didactic teaching to medical students at the Medical College of Georgia.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Research

Collaboration

Supervision

Education

MD, DO or equivalent

State of Georgia medical license

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor in Pediatrics- Genetics

Job ID: 280263 | Location: Augusta University | Full Time

Responsibilities

• Provide excellence in clinical care, teaching and clinical, translational, or basic research in pediatrics genetics.
• Share clinical responsibilities with another pediatric geneticist and collaborate with genetic counselors and genetics assistants.
• Participate in clinical supervision and education of pediatric residents, medical students, and genetic counseling graduate students rotating from programs in Georgia and South Carolina.
• Provide didactic teaching to medical students at the Medical College of Georgia.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Must have or be able to obtain a state of Georgia medical license, CPR certification, and a federal DEA.
• Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate postgraduate training.

Faculty Qualifications (USG Institutions)

• Consistent with SACSCOC accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (waivable for those just entering the academic profession who meet other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

Rank, Salary, and Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment is 1.0 FTE and considered full-time. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to funds availability.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Some employees may be eligible for Tuition Assistance after six months of employment. Rank and salary are determined at hire and based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, and internal equity.

Advancement through the Augusta University faculty ranks occurs via the annual Promotion and Tenure process (typically every five years). For more information, visit 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, and collaborates with multiple campuses and sites across Georgia. Our researchers and clinicians focus on cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine, and genomics. Faculty provide care in about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care. The institution emphasizes community engagement and partnerships across the state. The University System of Georgia (USG) upholds core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details at USG policy pages are available in their respective online sections.

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

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates must pass a Background Check prior to starting. Additional checks may apply (credit checks for certain Positions of Trust, motor vehicle reports where applicable). Final degree verification and transcript submission are required for faculty hires, including educational credential evaluations for degrees from foreign institutions. Confidentiality and cybersecurity policies apply to all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Apply online at the following URL: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as one document.

Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment. More information at the university site. This job posting is provided for informational purposes and reflects Augusta University employment practices.