Open Rank-Clinical Faculty in Pediatric-Ophthalmology

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Tuition waiver

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent university in Georgia seeks an experienced Clinical Faculty member in Pediatric-Ophthalmology. The role includes providing clinical care, teaching residents, and contributing to educational programs. Applicants must hold an MD, DO or equivalent with board certification and fellowship training. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a renowned medical education environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess fellowship training in pediatric-ophthalmology.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Successful experience in clinical care or academic profession.
• Professor – senior level career with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and treatment of patients.
• Participate in the growth of clinical and educational programs.
• Actively participate in teaching activities of the department.
• Promote compliance with physician performance standards and proper documentation.
• Develop collaborative relationships with local community leaders.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility

Fellowship in pediatric-ophthalmology

Teaching ability

Education

MD, DO or equivalent

Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology

Fellowship training in pediatric-ophthalmology

Job description

Open Rank-Clinical Faculty in Pediatric-Ophthalmology

Job ID: 293127
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Applicants must be board certified/eligible and possess fellowship training in pediatric-ophthalmology. Duties will include clinical care of patients and didactic and clinical training of residents and medical students. The successful candidate would be expected to be productive in clinical care and teaching as they fulfill the academic and clinical missions of Augusta University. There are potential opportunities in administrative and leadership positions. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Clinical care and treatment of patients

• Participate in the growth of the clinical and educational programs of the department.
• Promote compliance with Wellstar MCG Health physician performance standards with respect to quality indicators, medical records completion, patient satisfaction, billing and coding documentation, prompt and accurate submission of charges for service, and proper conduct of physicians in relation to colleagues, co-workers, and patients.
• Encourage and develop professional environments capable of fostering the highest level of medical performance throughout the region.
• Develop collaborative relations with local community leaders.

Teaching / Instruction

• Participate actively in the teaching activities in the Department of Ophthalmology.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent; Board certified/eligible in ophthalmology; Fellowship training in pediatric-ophthalmology.
• Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor – Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s 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 (which will necessarily be 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

• Fiscal year based and works year-round.
• Full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.
• Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. Salary is subject to availability of funds for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more.
• Tuition Assistance Program available for full-time employees employed for more than 6 months.

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 currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education‑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 in classrooms and clinics 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 arts and application, humanities, and the 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. The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

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

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• 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 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.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Please 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 our 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, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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