Open Rank Clinical Faculty in Transplant Surgery

University of California; Georgia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Retirement plans

Sick leave and vacation days

Job summary

The University of California is hiring for an Open Rank Clinical Faculty in Transplant Surgery. This full-time role involves providing patient care, educating medical students and residents, and conducting transplant-related clinical research. Candidates should possess an MD or DO, be board-certified in general surgery and complete an ASTS-accredited fellowship. This position offers a salary based on education and experience, alongside comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• 5 years max of clinical experience preferred.
• Meets UNOS kidney and pancreas transplant surgeon requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including clinical and call coverage.
• Educate and train general surgery residents and medical students.
• Participate in a clinical research program on transplants.

Skills

Patient care skills

Teaching ability

Clinical research involvement

Education

MD, DO or equivalent from an accredited institution

Board-certified in general surgery

Completed ASTS-accredited transplant surgery fellowship

Job description

Open Rank Clinical Faculty in Transplant Surgery

Full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the division of Transplant Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, Department of Surgery, Augusta University. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, including clinical and call coverage as outlined by the Section Chief.
• Educate and train general surgery residents, medical students, and fellows.
• Participate in a clinical research program on kidney, pancreas, and upcoming liver transplants.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Produce the required RVU volume for the specialty and work effort.
• Participate in departmental educational programs, including teaching, service, training, preceptorship, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Board‑certified in general surgery with completion of an ASTS‑accredited transplant surgery fellowship.
• Up to five years of clinical experience.
• Meets UNOS primary kidney and pancreas transplant surgeon requirements for adult and pediatric programs.

Rank‑Specific Criteria

• Assistant Professor – Early‑career faculty member with appropriate post‑graduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid‑level faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor (or comparable).
• Professor – Senior‑level faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor (or comparable).

Faculty Employment Qualifications (All USG Institutions)

• Consistent with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of teaching ability.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and ability to perform other duties.
• Successful experience (waived for those newly entering the profession who meet all other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities assessed through interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift, Salary & Benefits

• Full‑time (1.0 FTE); fiscal year based; year‑round work.
• Salary commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to funding availability.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options.

Background Check

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to starting with Augusta University.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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