Tenure Track Faculty Position - Open Rank

Tenure Track Faculty Position – Open Rank

Georgia Prevention Institute, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

The Georgia Prevention Institute (GPI) of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Open Rank Position dependent on qualifications. The successful candidate must conduct human subjects research and will be expected to establish and develop an innovative and independent research program that will attract and maintain extramural funding from government agencies (e.g. the National Institute of Health), private foundations, and industry. The ideal candidates research program will build upon or c omplement the expertise of the current GPI faculty () and research initiatives across the university including disciplines related aging, immunology, nutrition, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish an independent, nationally recognized research program based on impactful publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Pursue external funding from federal agencies, foundations, or other relevant sources to support a sustained research program
• Provide service activities that benefit the MCG/GPI, the University, the profession, and the public at large

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biomedical related field from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated human subjects research experience
• Evidence of strong potential to secure external funding

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of either postdoctoral research or academic faculty experience
• History of obtaining funding and current extramural funding to support research

Salary Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Position will remain open until filled.

HOW TO APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED :

All materials should be uploaded electronically at:

Job Opening ID #: 295049
Position #: 20001584

Please upload a single PDF file containing the following as one document :

• Cover letter, including a statement of research interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references

QUESTIONS may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Ryan Harris [email protected] or the GPI Director, Dr. Yanbin Dong [email protected] .

ABOUT GPI AND AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY : The GPI has over a forty-year history of interdisciplinary research programs in areas including obesity, cardiovascular diseases, behavioral medicine, stress and mental health, cancer, diabetes, fitness, health disparities, nutrition, kidney diseases, lung diseases, and substance abuse in both children and adults.

MCG, Georgia’s only public medical school, has a long tradition of excellence in education and clinical care and is the founding school of AU, one of four research-intensive universities in the University System of Georgia. AU is comprised of the following colleges: College of Allied Health Sciences; Dental College of Georgia; The Graduate School; College of Nursing; Hull College of Business; College of Education; College of Science and Mathematics; Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; School of Computer and Cyber Sciences; and MCG. Founded in 1828, MCG is one of the nation’s first medical schools, the 8th largest in the nation for total enrolment, and has helped enhance healthcare in Georgia and beyond through education, discovery and service. MCG has 22 academic departments, 922 medical students, 510 residents training in 47 programs, 897 faculty members, 125 postdoctoral fellows, and 773 staff members.

Augusta, a charming Southern city and home of the world-renowned Master's golf tournament, is a superb place to live with a low cost of living and a short drive to both the Georgia/Carolina mountains and the Georgia/Carolina/Florida coast. The AU is adjacent to Evans, GA, which is the number one place to live in the U.S. according to Money Magazine.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check. The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s).

AU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. AU is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success." AU 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.