Open Rank Faculty - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University’s Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine seeks applications for an open rank faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) in neuroscience research, focused on age-related cognitive impairment, neurodegeneration, and regeneration.

Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and extramural funding, with eligibility for tenure-track or tenured appointments. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. from an accredited college or university and eligible for a faculty appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Professor level.
• Candidates should have a strong record of research productivity and extramural funding.
• Rank determined by qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting edge research in the fields of neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration.
• Carry out research projects independently; design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis, write manuscripts, and publish results.
• Establish vigorous independent extramurally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university.
• Develop new methods and technology and work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the department.
• Assist with training and supervision of students, postdocs, and technicians.

Skills

Research leadership

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D./M.D. required

Job description

Open Rank Faculty - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Job ID: 261908 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

Job ID: 261908

Position #: 20009348

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (tenure-track/tenured) in neuroscience research. We are especially interested in candidates whose research is focused on age-related cognitive impairment, synaptic dysfunction, neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration.

Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research productivity and extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting edge research in the fields of neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration.
• Carry out research projects independently; design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis, write manuscripts, and publish results.
• Establish vigorous independent extramurally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university.
• Develop new methods and technology and work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the department.
• Assist with training and supervision of students, postdocs, and technicians.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. and/or M.D. from an accredited college or university and must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor level as indicated below:

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. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: 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); and, Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• An established national and international reputation in the fields of Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative disorders.
• 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 both inside and outside the university
• 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. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

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

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

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, 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 considered for 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 to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf

College/Department Information

The mission of the Department of Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine is to promote multidisciplinary research and teaching excellence in both biomedical and clinical sciences. The department was founded in 1993 as the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics. We seek to attract outstanding faculty and bright students by creating a welcoming, collegial, and collaborative environment to foster success and creativity. Our faculty¿s research focuses on a variety of fundamental areas, ranging from neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, brain injury, learning and memory, neuroprotection, development, inflammation, and regenerative medicine, using a broad repertoire of experimental approaches. Our department is also the home to the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state-of-the-art microscopic facility, including multiphoton confocal microscopes, N-STORM super-resolution microscope, light‑sheet microscope, imaging flow cytometry, and slide scanner.

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-year students 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 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 tomore than 500 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 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.

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

Augusta University-

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.

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.