Open Rank Clinical Faculty in Infectious Diseases

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance after 6 months

Retirement plans

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

A leading university medical center in Augusta seeks a clinically oriented faculty member in Infectious Diseases. The role emphasizes clinical care, education, and research with responsibilities in outpatient and inpatient settings. Candidates must hold an MD/DO and be board certified in Infectious Disease, with significant opportunities for teaching and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a State of Georgia medical license before seeing patients.
• For Assistant Professor: early career faculty with appropriate postgraduate training.
• For Associate Professor: at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor.
• Clinical care and education expected; scholarly activity available.

Responsibilities

• Develop an outpatient Infectious Disease Practice.
• Participate in inpatient consult services.
• Engage in hospital-based procedures and consultations.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Advancement through Promotion and Tenure process based on performance.

Skills

Clinical care

Education

Research

Supervision of medical students

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board eligible or board certified in Infectious Disease

Job description

Open Rank Clinical Faculty in Infectious Diseases

Job ID: 291557

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a clinically oriented ABIM board‑certified faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The role emphasizes clinical care, education, and scholarly activity in both inpatient and outpatient services. Opportunities exist to work with house staff, fellows, and physician extenders. Education and clinical research will be available based on experience and expertise. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Infectious Disease Practice – 40%: develop a robust outpatient practice, staffing two half days per week at the Wellstar downtown practice sites and/or satellite locations and staff fellow’s clinic as needed.
• Inpatient Infectious Disease Consult Services – 20%: participate in inpatient consult services; other clinical duties will be adjusted during inpatient service periods.
• Call Schedules – 5%: participate in night and weekend call schedules similar to colleagues.
• Infectious Disease Procedures and Consultations – 25%: engage in hospital‑based procedures and consultations.
• Teaching/Research – 10%: supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in scholarly activities including case reports, review articles and original scientific reports.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Board eligible or board certified in Infectious Disease.
• State of Georgia medical license before seeing patients.
• Assistant Professor: early‑level career faculty with appropriate post‑graduate training.
• Associate Professor: mid‑level career with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training.
• Professor: senior‑level with at least five years at rank of Associate Professor or comparable training.
• Consistent with SACSCOC accreditation requirements; evidence of teaching, scholarship and other duties; personal qualities judged at interview.

Shift, Salary, and Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. Full‑time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and more. Tuition Assistance Program is available after 6 months of employment. Rank and salary determined at hire based on experience, credentials and market data. Advancement proceeds through the annual Promotion and Tenure process.

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

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=291557&PostingSeq=1