Department Chair, Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Job ID: 261247
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID: 261247
Position #: 20000667
The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy. This is an exciting opportunity for a distinguished scientist to lead a department with a long legacy of innovation and excellence in education and research. The next Chair will have an opportunity to build upon the strong foundation of the department and craft a vision that will continue to foster discovery and excellence in basic science, translational research, and education. The Chair will report to the Dean and will serve as the department's academic and administrative leader, providing direction in educational programs; faculty recruitment and retention; faculty development; budget management and oversight; research; and strategic planning.
The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized researcher with a strong record of extramural support. They will also have administrative experience in leading basic science research groups and navigating a large university environment. The successful candidate must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with a diverse group of constituents. The selected candidate must have dynamic leadership skills and administrative expertise and a demonstrated commitment to educational excellence. The faculty member will have an accomplished research portfolio, a track record of recruitment, retention, and faculty development, and proven skills in mentoring faculty and students. Additionally, the faculty member will have service on national grant review study sections and national scientific professional organizations, a commitment to advancing the educational and research initiatives within the department, and the ability to collaborate across institutions to foster and uniquely broaden multidisciplinary research innovations. The faculty member will have expertise in building strong internal and external relationships, a track record of working collaboratively to support the implementation of programs and initiatives, and an understanding of the organizational landscape and ability to anticipate critical issues, opportunities, and threats in the foreseeable future. This is a twelve-month, tenured/tenure-track faculty position. The selected candidate must be eligible for faculty appointment at the full Professor level.
Responsibilities

Lead the education and research missions of the department.

Oversee all departmental activities and ensure compliance with college, university, and Board of Regents (BOR) policies.

Lead efforts in building multidisciplinary programs.

Support and develop departmental education and research programs.

Recruitment and retention of departmental faculty.

Provide mentoring and support to promote career advancement and faculty development.

Cultivate relationships locally, statewide, and nationally.

Manage departmental administrative and budgetary operations.

Oversee the AU Body Donation program and the gross anatomy teaching facility.

Supervise the AU Electron Microscopy/Histology Core and the Cell Imaging Core.
Required Qualifications
Candidate must hold an MD, PhD, combination, and/or foreign equivalent.
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.
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.
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 Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf
College/Department Information
The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 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 more than 500 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.
The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 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 more than 500 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.
The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and works collaboratively to discover new knowledge through biomedical research, transmit that knowledge to students, and train future researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Members of the department participate in teaching anatomy, cell biology, histology and neuroscience/neuroanatomy to medical, allied health, dentistry, and graduate students. The department is home to a state-of-the-art gross anatomy teaching facility and the AU Body Donation program, an active anatomical donation program staffed by professionally licensed personnel, which provides material for hands-on training in examination, dissection, and study of human anatomy.
The department has a diverse research portfolio that spans a broad range of interests: autophagy and apoptosis, bone and muscle metabolism, cell polarity, developmental biology, diseases related to aging, educational research, exosome studies, renal disease, stem cell research, and vision research. Many investigators are members of research centers and institutes on campus that enhance translational research. Members of the department provide service nationally and internationally as officers of academic societies, scientific reviewers for the National Institutes of Health and other funding organizations, and editors and reviewers for scientific journals in a broad range of scientific fields. The department also over.
The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and works collaboratively to discover new knowledge through biomedical research, transmit that knowledge to students, and train future researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Members of the department participate in teaching anatomy, cell biology, histology and neuroscience/neuroanatomy to medical, allied health, dentistry, and graduate students. The department is home to a state-of-the-art gross anatomy teaching facility and the AU Body Donation program, an active anatomical donation program staffed by professionally licensed personnel, which provides material for hands-on training in examination, dissection, and study of human anatomy.
The department has a diverse research portfolio that spans a broad range of interests: autophagy and apoptosis, bone and muscle metabolism, cell polarity, developmental biology, diseases related to aging, educational research, exosome studies, renal disease, stem cell research, and vision research. Many investigators are members of research centers and institutes on campus that enhance translational research. Members of the department provide service nationally and internationally as officers of academic societies, scientific reviewers for the National Institutes of Health and other funding organizations, and editors and reviewers for scientific journals in a broad range of scientific fields. The department also over.
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 9,000 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
Location
Augusta University
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 http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
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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.
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