Open Rank Clinical Faculty- Pediatric Allergy/Immunology - Augusta, United States - Augusta University

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Job Summary

Job ID: 264447


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

This position is not on tenure track.

Responsibilities

Patient Care/Service

' Become board certified in Allergy and Immunology.

' Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in Allergy and Immunology for pediatrics and adults in an effort to improve quality, safety and patient satisfaction.

' Be clinically productive through the provision of clinical services at Children's Hospital of Georgia, Wellstar MCG Health and various outpatient clinics.

' Participate in assigned clinical duties with other faculty in your division.

This includes, but is not limited to:
inpatient and outpatient services and on-call duties.

' Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).

This includes but is not limited to:

attendance at quality meetings (e.g., M&M, Quality Unit Council, etc.), proper management of documentation, completion of all online compliance training modules, attendance at faculty meetings, etc.

' Become increasingly productive through the provision of clinical services in Allergy and Immunology.

' Meet and maintain wRVU productivity targets. Productivity targets are subject to change.

' Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and physicians outside of Augusta University (referring physicians in community, region and state).

' Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.

Teaching/Instruction

' Provide education and training to fellows, residents, medical students and staff in allergy and immunology, which includes but is not limited to: clinical supervision, consultation and didactics.

' Achieve and maintain teaching evaluation scores at or above the department mean.

' Attend 50% or more weekly pediatric Grand Rounds presentations and monthly faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications

Candidates shall have completed an ACGME-approved residency program in pediatrics, internal medicine, or combined internal medicine-pediatrics, and be board-certified in either pediatrics (ABP) or internal medicine (ABIM), BC/BE in allergy-immunology (ABAI) and eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Candidates interested in clinician-educator or physician-scientist tracks are encouraged to apply

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) 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

The Division consists of a strong multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages with a wide range of allergic and immunologic diseases, in a primarily outpatient setting, with an inpatient consultation service.

Teaching fellows, residents, and medical students is an integral part of our academic practice. Prior experience in teaching is highly desirable, but not required. The Division expects faculty members to take advantage of opportunities to pursue scholarly and research interests.

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:

College/Department Information

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 to more 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 9,000 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.

Location


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.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at

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 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.