Associate Pathologist Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary
Job ID 292344
Position # 40099585
The Department of Radiology and Imaging at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, Georgia's premier health sciences university, is recruiting a faculty member at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, as a Chest/Thoracic Radiologist. This is a great opportunity to join a department in the midst of expansion, including growing our Georgia Cancer Center and breaking ground on our 2nd hospital site (in adjacent Columbia County). Responsibilities will include a combination of patient care and teaching of medical students and residents in a busy tertiary and quaternary care center . Academic time is provided, and new research projects are encouraged. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.
Responsibilities
Clinical Service - 20%
- Interpret a broad array of thoracic imaging: chest radiographs; chest CTs; chest MRIs.
- Review emergent/urgent pulmonary imaging.
- Oncologic thoracic imaging: lung cancer detection/staging/restaging; mediastinal masses, chest wall tumors.
- Collaborate with pulmonologists, thoracic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology in multidisciplinary settings (tumor boards, ILD boards, etc.).
- Develop and maintain imaging protocols specific to chest & thoracic work.
- On-call duty: evening, weekend, and emergent reads for thoracic.
Teaching / Education - 20%
- Teach medical students, radiology residents, and possibly fellows in thoracic imaging: case interpretation, chest pathology, advanced imaging techniques.
- Conduct didactic lectures and case conferences focused on thoracic disease.
- Mentor trainees in research or projects related to thoracic imaging.
- Participate in departmental/residency curriculum development, especially for thoracic imaging rotations.
- Provide supervision and feedback on thoracic reads, especially more complex or advanced imaging.
Research / Scholarly Activity - 20%
- Engage in research in thoracic imaging: topics might include imaging biomarkers of lung disease, quantitative imaging of lung parenchyma, AI / machine learning in chest CT or radiographs, imaging in lung cancer screening, outcomes studies, radiation dose optimization.
- Quality improvement projects: turnaround time for chest CTs, reducing repeat imaging, optimizing protocols to reduce motion artifact / radiation dose.
- Publish, present at conferences.
- Collaborate with clinical colleagues on clinical and translational studies.
Service / Administration - 20%
- Serve on multidisciplinary tumor board committees.
- Help set departmental policy for imaging standards, protocols, quality assurance in thorax.
- Peer review of thoracic imaging reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Quality, Safety, Compliance - 20%
- Contribution to institutional goals (e.g. imaging center workflow, equipment acquisition, implementing new technologies relevant to thoracic imaging).
- Ensure chest CT / MRI / chest radiograph / chest imaging safety practices: radiation dose optimization, contrast protocols, MRI safety especially for cardiac gating or thoracic MRI.
- Monitor image quality, reduce imaging artifacts, ensure appropriate scan coverage.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (state, institutional) related to thoracic imaging, contrast, etc.
- Participate in peer-review and QA processes for thoracic imaging reports
Required Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree. Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency. Board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology.
Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
Instructor - A medical professional in training who holds a medical degree and has completed residency training who will contribute to teaching, student support, and the clinical mission of the institution.
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
Fellowship training in Thoracic Imaging or Cardiothoracic Radiology.
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.
Instructor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
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 Website:
https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
College/Department Information
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). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 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 approximately 575 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 12,000 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. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
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 https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals .
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.