Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Assistant Professor in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job : 292863
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is actively seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, as a board certified/board eligible full-time physician. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Patient Care – 90%

• Provide clinical care for the pediatric patient population at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia, including both outpatient and inpatient consults.
• Become board certified in pediatric gastroenterology by year three (3) or maintain board certification.
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive care to improve quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in assigned clinical duties with other faculty, including outpatient ambulatory practice, satellite clinics, and on-call duties.
• Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
• Be increasingly productive through the provision of clinical services in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Meet and maintain productivity targets as set by the department chair and MCG Dean's Office.
• Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and outside referrers.
• Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.

Education – 10%

• Provide mentorship, clinical supervision, and consultation to residents, medical students, and staff at MCG/AU.
• Develop an in-depth educational experience for trainees in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

• MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Board certified in Pediatrics and board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Must have or be able to obtain a medical license in Georgia, a federal DEA registration, and CPR certification.

Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

• 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 (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.

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. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are 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 more. Full‑time employees employed with us successfully for more than 6 months may 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 experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, and internal equity. 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 Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third‑ and fourth‑year students across the state, and two four‑year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University).

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