Job Title: Assistant Professor
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 214802
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Job Information Job ID: 14802Position # 00015037

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking candidates for a full-time Med-Peds allergy- immunology faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level, to serve in the Division of Allergy-Immunology and Pediatric Rheumatology (Department of Pediatrics).

Applicants must be board-certified in internal medicine (ABIM) or pediatrics (ABP), BC/BE in allergy-immunology (ABAI) and must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia. Candidates interested in clinician-educator or physician-scientist tracks will be considered.

The Division consists of a strong multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages with a wide range of diseases of allergy-immunology. Clinical opportunities include maintaining a busy outpatient clinic and providing inpatient consultations. Experience in teaching medical students, residents and allergy-immunology fellows are highly desirable. The division expects faculty members to take advantage of opportunities to pursue scholarly and research interests.

Clinical operations for the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are managed at Augusta University Health, which includes a 478-bed state of the art medical center, a Critical Care Center housing a 13-county regional trauma center and a 154-bed children’s hospital. It also includes a Medical Office Building with more than 80 outpatient practice sites in one convenient setting. The Children’s Hospital of Georgia (CHOG) houses the region’s only Level IV NICU, and a comprehensive group of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists. We provide skilled, compassionate care to our patients, conduct leading-edge clinical research and foster the medical education and training of tomorrow’s health care practitioners.

Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network and the region’s only academic medical center. Augusta University Health and Augusta University offers top medical professionals the opportunity to be involved in the latest research and to have access to the latest technology. Our team members are leaders in their field who share our vision and commitment and are dedicated to fostering the three parts of our mission -- exceptional patient care, education and research.

Our physicians have the most up-to-date knowledge and training. Many of our health care professionals train the next generation of caregivers, while others conduct pioneering research that improves medical diagnosis, treatments and technology, bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Located in the beautiful Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Augusta, known as the Garden City, is a growing health care, biomedical research, and cyber-technology destination. Home of the annual Masters Golf Tournament, it is the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia with over one-half million residents. It offers traditional Southern charm plus the advantages of big city life – arts, culture, shopping, educational opportunities, fine dining, state-of-the-art healthcare, sports and countless recreational pursuits. The area is strategically located within easy driving distance of both beautiful beaches and mountains.

Minimum Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited medical school/university, completion of ACGME-accredited internal medicine or pediatric residency program, American Board of Internal Medicine certification, Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Candidate must have or be eligible for State of Georgia Medical License, DEA and CPR certification.

Shift/Salary

Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of an original transcript. Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position your must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

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 everyday 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.