Open Rank Faculty in Immunology

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Georgia is seeking a faculty member in Immunology, offering a tenure track role for Assistant, Associate, or Professor ranks. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or MD and be capable of securing NIH funding while teaching and training students. Comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance, are available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Consistent with SACSCOC requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous NIH funding.
• Train graduate students and postdocs.
• Participate on IMMCG & AU committees.
• Other – 5%: other duties as assigned by Director.

Skills

Evidence of ability as a teacher

Evidence of activity as a scholar

Successful experience

Education

Ph.D., MD, or Ph.D./MD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Open Rank Faculty in Immunology

Location: Augusta University

Full Time

Job Summary: The Medical College of Georgia, Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University is looking for a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to serve as an established immunologist. Research interests can be in cancer immunology, autoimmune disease, vascular immunology, leukemia/lymphoma immunology, and in immunology research areas including T cell biology, checkpoint inhibitors, engineered immune cells of any type, antigen presentation and DC biology: ADCC, Fc receptors, complement, monocyte and macrophage biology. This position is on tenure track. See the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities

• Funding – 75%: Expected to maintain continuous NIH funding
• Teaching – 10%: Expected to train graduate students and postdocs and possibly teach advanced Immunology course
• Service – 10%: Participate on IMMCG & AU committees
• Other – 5%: Other duties as assigned by Director

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., MD, or Ph.D./MD or equivalent from an accredited college or university

• 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 equivalent
• Professor – Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Associate Professor or equivalent

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

• Consistent with SACSCOC 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 (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

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment (FTE) is 1.0 (full-time).

• Assistant Professor – Salary and compensation commensurate with education, experience and achievements; salary subject to funds availability.
• Associate Professor – Salary and compensation commensurate with education, experience and achievements; salary subject to funds availability.
• Professor – Salary and compensation commensurate with education, experience and achievements; salary subject to funds availability.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full-time employees employed for more than 6 months may be considered for Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at hire based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks is through annual Promotion and Tenure process (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website: www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size. Education is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional campuses across Georgia, and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG partnerships provide about 350 sites for clinical experience; postgraduate education for more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 ACGME-approved programs. Research areas include cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences, public health, regenerative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Physician faculty also support about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, with four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. The university emphasizes a patient- and family-centered care approach and values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on USG core values and conduct are available in policy documents referenced in the posting.

Location

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

Conditions of Employment

• Background checks are required prior to starting
• Credit checks for Positions of Trust or departmental Purchase Card usage if applicable
• Motor vehicle reports for positions requiring campus vehicle operation
• For faculty hires: provide original transcripts; foreign-trained candidates provide credential evaluation
• All employees must protect sensitive information and comply with cybersecurity policies

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Apply online at the Augusta University HR portal. Upload curriculum vitae, research statement, and professional references as a single document. URL: www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs

Other Information

This position promotes a customer-friendly environment and is a tobacco-free campus. Details on the application process and non-discrimination policies are provided in this posting.

To apply, visit the external posting URL: www.careers.usg.edu or the specific job posting page for Job Opening ID 274577.