Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery - Job Opening 248078

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a dynamic Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery to join the Medical College of Georgia. This full-time role involves board-certified plastic surgery, performing collaborative reconstructive surgeries, and participating in innovative surgical education. Located in a growing Augusta city, the position offers attractive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in plastic surgery with 0-3 years of experience.
• Dynamic surgeon and educator with fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform free flap procedures including breast reconstruction and head & neck surgeries.
• Collaborate with other services within the Health System such as Surgical Oncology and Orthopedics.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Clinical Education

Education

MD or DO

Completed Microsurgery Fellowship

Job description

Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery - Job Opening 248078

How to Apply:

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/jobs and search Job ID: 248078.

Required Qualifications

MD or DO

Job Summary

Job ID: 248078

Position number: 40034609

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Surgery at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to serve in the division of Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery. Qualified candidates should be board-certified in plastic surgery with a minimum of 0-3 years of experience and completed a microsurgery fellowship. We seek a dynamic surgeon and educator, ideally with fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery that can perform free flap procedures that include breast reconstruction, trunk flaps, head and neck reconstruction flaps, hand and lower extremities flaps. This qualified candidate will be able to work collaboratively with other services in our Health System such as Surgical Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, and Trauma.

The Medical College of Georgia, founded in 1828, is the 13^th-oldest medical school in the United States. It is the 8th largest public medical school in the country, with 260 students currently matriculating per class. MCG is the medical school of the state of Georgia with 200 volunteer surgeons serving as faculty throughout our regional campuses. AU Health, the primary teaching hospital affiliated with MCG, is a 450-bed academic health system positioned for significant growth in the next five years. The Department of Surgery will prioritize the development of innovative approaches to surgical education and health systems research as we execute on our tripartite mission over the next five years.

Augusta is the second-largest city in Georgia. Home to the iconic Masters Golf Tournament each April, Augusta is a growing and thriving city located within an easy three-hour drive of Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston SC, the ocean and the mountains. The metropolitan-area population of 600,000 and temperate climate with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees, make Augusta a highly desirable location. Evans GA, located just 10 minutes northwest of Augusta in Columbia County, was selected as the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine in 2020.

Shift/Salary

Academic rank, tenure status and salaryto becommensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.