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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Pharmacology & Toxicology (TRIBA)
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Position Number: 4739343
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Medicine - Pharmacology

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor - Pharmacology & Toxicology (TRIBA)

Job ID: 234064
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary
Job ID: 234064Position #: 20012738 The Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University - Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology is seeking applicants to fill a twelve-month tenure-track faculty position. Our university has a new initiative to recruit up to 20 new faculty members in the scientific fields of inflammaging and brain aging to perform research to improve outcomes for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Investigators with outstanding research accomplishments in these areas as well as collaborative interests that complement the other existing strengths in our department in neurological and psychiatric disorders (Parkinson's Disease, drug abuse, schizophrenia) or cardiovascular disease (heart failure, ischemia/reperfusion injury, systemic and pulmonary hypertension, diabetes) or will be given preference. Applicants with relevant expertise in drug discovery and development, systems biology, and/or cell signaling are particularly encouraged to apply. We offer a generous start-up package, excellent laboratory space, and outstanding core facilities for cell imaging, genomics and proteomics, small animal imaging and behavior, zebrafish, histology and electron microscopy. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching programs for professional and graduate students as well as all other academic and scholarly functions within the department and university. The faculty member will be expected to establish vigorous independent extramurally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. and/or M.D. from an accredited college or university and must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor level.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

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 10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia 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.

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) 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 the course of 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
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 everyday 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=234064&PostingSeq=1