Instructor- Limited Term in Minimal Invasive Surgery

Job Information

Job : 295243

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: (not specified)

Position:

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Department of Surgery at Augusta University (AU) is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Instructor level in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). The selected candidate will provide clinical care to patients in minimally invasive, bariatric, and general surgery. This position is limited to one fiscal year and is not considered to be on tenure track.

• Develop clinical practice in the field of MIS and Bariatric Surgery.
• Increase clinic visits and surgical volumes related to MIS and Bariatric Surgery.
• Participate in the call schedule with the Divisions of MIS and Surgical Oncology.
• Teach and educate surgery residents about MIS and Bariatric Surgery.

• MD, DO or equivalent degree. Board-certified in General Surgery. Board eligible for the American Board of Surgery.
• 5 years of general surgery residency.
• Consistent with SACSCOC’s 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 is 1.0 FTE and considered full‑time. 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 for more than six 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 market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual promotion and tenure process.

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

MCG and its teaching hospitals provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 ACGME‑approved programs, and clinical research focuses on cardiovascular biology, cancer, neurosciences, public health, regenerative medicine, and more. Faculty members also share expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care. It trains the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers across four campuses in Augusta and other locations. The university is home to the only public academic health center in Georgia, and its mission and values are described at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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• All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting.
• Credit checks may be required for positions of trust or departmental purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and original transcripts. Foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational credential evaluation.
• Employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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