Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Neurology - Memory Disorders

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition waiver and assistance

13 paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

A public academic health center is seeking a Clinical Faculty member in Neurology focusing on memory disorders. The position emphasizes clinical care and teaching responsibilities, without tenure-track requirements. Candidates must have an MD/DO or equivalent and relevant fellowship training. Salary and benefits are contingent on experience and education, along with a full range of medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a current medical license in Georgia or the ability to obtain it.
• Current federal DEA and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for memory/cognitive disorders.
• Educate and supervise residents and medical students.
• Participate in outpatient and inpatient services.

Skills

Clinical skills

Involvement in clinical research

Commitment to resident teaching

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship in Memory/Cognitive Disorders

Job description

Overview

Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Neurology - Memory Disorders

Location: Augusta University, Augusta, GA. Full time. This position is for a board-certified/board-eligible Neurology physician joining the Memory/Cognitive Disorders faculty. The appointment rank may be Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, based on qualifications. The role emphasizes clinical care and teaching; it does not meet tenure-track requirements.

Responsibilities

Patient Care/Service:

• Pursue clinical, research, and educational missions related to memory/cognitive disorders.
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive neurology memory/cognitive disorders care to improve quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in assigned clinical duties: evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in outpatient clinics; inpatient and outpatient service coverage; night/weekend/holiday call coverage.
• Meet Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) metrics, including attendance at quality meetings, documentation standards, compliance training, and faculty meetings.
• Maintain productivity targets as set by department leadership and the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Dean's Office.
• Foster professional relationships and build referral patterns with physicians inside and outside Augusta University; provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.

Teaching/Instruction:

• Educate and supervise residents, medical students, and staff, including clinical supervision, consultations, and didactics.
• Aim for teaching evaluation scores at or above department mean.
• Attend 50% or more of weekly neurology Grand Rounds and monthly faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications

MD/DO or equivalent from an accredited institution. Fellowship in Memory/Cognitive Disorders. Current medical license in Georgia or the ability to obtain it, and current federal DEA and CPR certification. Demonstrated history of excellent clinical skills, involvement in clinical research, and commitment to resident teaching.

Rank definitions:

• Assistant Professor — Early career faculty with appropriate post-graduate training.
• Associate Professor — Mid-career faculty with at least five years at Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Professor — Senior career faculty with at least five years at Associate Professor or equivalent.

General faculty employment qualifications (USG institutions):

• Alignment with SACSCOC accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of teaching ability and scholarly activity; ability to fulfill duties assigned.
• Successful experience appropriate for rank; consideration given to those entering academia with other qualifying credentials.
• Desirable personal qualities assessed during interview and review of biographical data and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This is a fiscal-year based, year-round position with a full-time equivalent (FTE) of 1.0. Salary and compensation depend on education, experience, and achievements and are subject to fund availability.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.
• Tuition Assistance Program eligibility after six months of full-time employment.
• Rank and salary determined at hire based on various factors including experience, education, credentials, and market data.

The Augusta University Promotion and Tenure process governs advancement in rank (typically in five-year increments).

For more information on ranks, refer to Augusta University Promotion and Tenure resources (URL provided in the original posting).

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is a large medical school with multiple campuses and extensive residency/fellowship programs. The institution emphasizes cardiovascular biology, cancer, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, public health, regenerative medicine, genomics, and more, with ~350 sites for student learning and clinical experience.

About Augusta University: a public academic health center with multiple campuses and a focus on innovation, patient-centered care, and community engagement.

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

Conditions of Employment

Background checks are required for all selected candidates. Additional screenings may apply (credit check for certain positions, driving history for driving roles, degree verification, and foreign credential evaluation where applicable). All employees must protect sensitive information in accordance with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Apply online at the Augusta University jobs portal. Upload your curriculum vitae, research statement, and professional references as a single document.

Other Information

Augusta University is tobacco-free.

To apply, visit the official University system careers page for job 284197.