Open Rank Faculty in Department of Physiology-TRIBA Initiative

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dynamic faculty members for its Department of Physiology. This role involves leading innovative research in inflammaging and brain aging, mentoring students, and contributing to a collaborative academic environment. The successful candidate will establish independent research programs, secure funding, and engage in teaching within the School of Medicine. With a commitment to excellence in education and research, this position offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and collaboration with a vibrant community of scholars. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to advancing health outcomes through groundbreaking research.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plans

Tuition Waiver

Wellness Options

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified with a MD, PhD, or equivalent.
• Evidence of successful teaching and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Establish independent research programs with extramural funding.
• Teach and mentor students in medicine and physiology.

Skills

Research Accomplishments

Extramural Funding

Teaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent degree

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

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Job Title Open Rank Faculty in Department of Physiology-TRIBA Initiative

The Department of Physiology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions. Our university launched a new initiative to recruit up to 20 new faculty in the fieldsof inflammaging and brain aging to perform research to improve outcomes for those suffering from cerebral
vascular aging and neurodegenerative disorders. Thus, we specifically seek an individual with a record ofoutstanding research accomplishments, proven ability to secure sustained extramural funding anddemonstrated leadership in the fields of cerebral vascular aging and cognitive impairment.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and growing department focusing on various research questions ofcellular signaling, neural regulation and hormonal control in a broad range of whole animal, organ and cellularmodel systems of cardiovascular, endocrine and renal disease.

1. Establish vigorous independent research programs that are extramurally funded to complement theresearch strengths and goals of the department and the university. Faculty hires part of the TransdisciplinaryResearch Initiative in Inflammaging and Brain Aging (TRIBA) will collaborate and participate in joint grantsubmissions and include other AU investigators.
2. Teach in the School of Medicine and/or The Graduate School and mentor graduate and medical students,as well as provide teaching for the department's Masters in Medical Physiology program. Faculty hires part ofthe Transdisciplinary Research Initiative in Inflammaging and Brain Aging (TRIBA) are expected to collaboratewith other TRIBA recruits and host educational events such as journal clubs, seminars, and other interactivemeetings.
3. Provide national, local, and institutional service.

Required Qualifications

All Medical College of Georgia faculty should be Board Eligible – Board Certified and have a MD,PhD, or equivalent appropriate degree commensurate with role.

Minimum qualifications for each rank are provided below:

Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduatetraining.

Associate Professor – Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank ofAssistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor – Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of AssociateProfessor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks withinthese institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)’srequirements 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 academicprofession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data,and recommendations

The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package and will be assigned lab andoffice spacein state-of-the-art research facilities. There is a strong institutional commitment to core facilities, graduateprograms, and an interdisciplinary approach that promotes collaborations both within and across departmental
lines.

Preferred Qualifications

• An established national and international reputation in the field;
• Sustained success in obtaining external funding for research;
• Exceptional track record of publications in top scientific journals;
• Evidence of a commitment to fostering multidisciplinary collaborations with other academic researchers bothinside and outside the university; and,
• Unique, cutting edge technology expertise

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. Thesalary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. Thesalary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary issubject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirementplans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be consideredfor the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited toexperience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class.The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth yearstudents across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG’s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites wherestudents can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCGand its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 differentAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on whatmost 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 atabout 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Physiology’s focus is the framework of the body's cells, organsand systems, how they work and how abnormal function leads to disease. The department is dedicated tooutstanding research and excellence in education. Our federally-funded scientists study some of the nation'stop killers like cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and train independent, creative, productive scholarsand PhD graduates, who publish in top tier journals and who are competitive for positions wherever theychoose to go. The department offers programs leading to a MS or PhD degree. A combinedMD/PhD or DMD/PhD degree program is available for students who obtain prior or concurrent admission to theMedical College of Georgia (MCG) or the Dental College of Georgia. In all programs, extensive experience in
the philosophy and performance of basic and biomedical research is stressed. By virtue of theirinterdisciplinary training, the department's graduates compete successfully for positions in medical schools,universities, government and industry.

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 10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia 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.

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Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check review prior to starting with AugustaUniversity.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completedfor 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 postsecondarycoursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also berequired 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 privacypolicies during their employment and beyond.

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 http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.

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 ourpatients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, whereemployees 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, bothinside and outside, is strictly prohibited.