Job ID: 231065

Colorectal Surgery Opportunity

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Surgery at Augusta University is seeking a full-time Colorectal Surgeon to join our faculty at the Associate or Full Professor level.  Leadership opportunities exist within the Georgia Cancer Center and/or the Department of Surgery for candidates with appropriate experience and interest.             

Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty/. Additionally, you may send your application to:

James Kruse, MD, Chief, Surgical Oncology

Email: ekruse@augusta.edu

Caprice Greenberg, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Surgery

Email: cgreenberg@augusta.edu

Phone: 706-721-4651

Fax: 706-721-2063

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience, as well as demonstrated success in programmatic development.

About Us

The Medical College of Georgia, founded in 1828, is the 13^th-oldest medical school in the United States.  It is the 8th largest public medical school in the country, with 260 students currently matriculating per class.  MCG is the medical school of the state of Georgia with 200 volunteer surgeons serving as faculty throughout our regional campuses. AU Health, the primary teaching hospital affiliated with MCG, is a 450-bed academic health system positioned for significant growth in the next five years. The Department of Surgery will prioritize the development of innovative approaches to surgical education and health systems research as we execute on our tripartite mission over the next five years. 

Augusta is the second-largest city in Georgia.  Home to the iconic Masters Golf Tournament each April, Augusta is a growing and thriving city located within an easy three-hour drive of Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston SC, the ocean and the mountains.  The metropolitan-area population of 600,000 and temperate climate with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees, make Augusta a highly desirable location.  Evans GA, located just 10 minutes northwest of Augusta in Columbia County, was selected as the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine in 2020.

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(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.

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.

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.