Hiring: Open Rank Faculty- Georgia Cancer Center Company: Augusta University Location: Augusta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 14:12:55 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •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. •Continue and grow a competitive and innovative basic and translational research program in your area of expertise. •Partner cross-functionally 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. •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.). •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. •Serve on Cancer Center and Augusta University Committees, as needed. Review of these expectations will be conducted on an annual basis. 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. •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. •Our environment includes our clinical and campus setting and collaborates with various populations. A history of leading highly collaborative projects with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills is highly desired. •This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!