Section Chief, OB​/GYN Urogynecology

Section Chief, OB/GYN Urogynecology – Augusta University

Job : 265184

Location: Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary: Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks an Associate Professor or Professor level Section Chief for the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). This non‑tenure track position requires board certification/eligibility in Urogynecology and encompasses direct patient care, teaching, research, and leadership.

• Provide direct patient care and perform surgical management of urogenital tract and pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical and surgical evaluation and management.
• Supervise junior faculty and mid‑level providers; develop a culture of evidence‑based, patient‑centered care, and promote faculty advancement through research, national service, and scholarly publication.
• Provide lectures, attend Grand Rounds, M&M conferences, Journal Club, Division meetings, and other departmental activities.
• Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Collaborate with other departments on clinical research projects.
• Participate in leadership activities, develop strategies for growth of division’s clinical, educational, and research programs.

• MD, licensed/eligible for license in Georgia, 5+ years of clinical and teaching experience, current DEA registration.
• Board certified or eligible in OB/GYN or Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery.
• Associate Professor (mid‑career; ≥5 years at Assistant Professor or comparable) or Professor (senior; ≥5 years at Associate Professor).
• Compliance with SACSCOC requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, scholarly activity, and ability in all assigned duties.
• Desirable personal qualities assessed during interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

Preference for candidates who are well trained in vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic pelvic reconstructive surgery; demonstrate commitment to patient safety and quality; have a record of advancing knowledge through innovative clinical research; possess leadership experience.

Full‑time (FTE 1.0); fiscal year based; works year‑round. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to funding availability. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Tuition Assistance Program available to full‑time employees after 6 months.

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size (260 students per class). It operates from its main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses, and a second four‑year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. Students gain experience at ~350 sites across Georgia. The college offers postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 ACGME‑approved programs.

Faculty focus on cardiovascular biology, cancer, neurosciences, behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative medicine, personalized medicine, genomics, and more.

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of leaders in multiple campuses. It houses a public academic health center and is a hub for research and clinical care. The university upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect as core values and supports Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; primary work location is Augusta University Medical Center or other UHS clinic space.

• Successful background check prior to employment; credit check for positions of trust; motor vehicle reports if duties require driving UHS vehicle.
• Proof of completed academic degrees and, if foreign trained, credential…