Faculty- Georgia Cancer Center

Position: Open Rank Faculty- Georgia Cancer Center
Job Summary

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The Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University (AU) seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor for a tenure track or tenured upon appointment position. The successful candidate will have expertise in basic or translational cancer research that will complement the existing strength in areas of tumor biology, genetics, and immunology. The applicants will join a growing community of researchers and a highly collaborative environment.

The campus of Augusta University (AU), which includes the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and the Georgia Cancer Center (GCC), provides a research environment that facilitates the pursuit and conduct of basic, clinical, and translational cancer research. GCC and Augusta University offer outstanding research core facilities: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Individuals with a track record of leading a productive laboratory with a collaborative spirit, innovative thinking, and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in scholarship, education, and service to the University.

Responsibilities

Research 80%

Continue and grow a competitive and innovative basic and translational research program in your area of expertise.

Collaborate with other researchers in the Georgia Cancer Center, the Augusta University campus and in other institutions.

Develop nationally and internationally recognized scholarly activities including regular publication original scientific reports in high impact, peer reviewed journals, and presentations at national and international scientific conferences of high relevance in the field.

Regularly apply for and obtain peer-reviewed grants from NCI, DOD and/or other equivalent sources. It is expected that you will maintain such funding from various grants at all times. Funding should be maintained in cancer-related research and from sources acceptable for the CCSG application at all times. Additional support from other sources is alas welcome.

After the first three years, you are expected to cover at least 35% of the research portion of your salary up to the NIH cap with your grants or other sources (e.g. pharmaceutical contractual agreements, other grants, etc.).

Teaching 10%

Participate actively in the teaching activities including mentoring and advising of PhD students, post-docs and medical students. Participate actively in the Cancer Center and Department educational conferences and activities including research meetings in the Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine, as appropriate.

Service 10%

Serve on Cancer Center and Augusta University Committees, as needed. Review of these expectations will be conducted on an annual basis.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or MD or equivalent and have proven success and are expected to maintain a vigorous externally funded research program.

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)'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 (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

Our environment includes our clinical and campus setting and collaborates with various populations. A history of leading highly…