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Augusta University · 4 hours ago

Department Chair, Ophthalmology

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Augusta University is seeking a Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia. The Chair will be responsible for leading clinical, research, and educational excellence, as well as fostering a collaborative environment and supporting faculty development.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for education, clinical, and research missions of the department

Lead efforts in building cross-disciplinary programs

Support and develop departmental education and research programs

Oversight of recruitment, retention and professional development of departmental faculty

Cultivate relationships locally, statewide and nationally

Oversight of departmental administrative and budgetary operations

Qualification

MDDO degreeBoard certification in OphthalmologyAcademic leadership experienceClinical program developmentFaculty recruitmentDevelopmentBudget managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPhilanthropic activitiesCommunity engagementMentoring skills

Required

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD degree

Possess current board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology

Be eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia

Have academic accomplishments that merit appointment at the rank of professor

Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience

The ideal candidate will be an academic ophthalmologist with a distinguished record of clinical care, research, and teaching with national stature

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success as a leader in a department or division of ophthalmology, an interdisciplinary institute, or an academic entity of comparable size and scope

A national reputation as an academic leader with a strong commitment to research

Experience in the development and successful implementation of new clinical programs and services

A successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees, and students

A record of solid performance as a skilled manager with the ability to grow revenues, meet budgets, measure and improve productivity and outcomes

A strong commitment to mentoring and faculty development

A proven track record of working collaboratively across clinical disciplines as well as with senior management within an academic setting

Ability to drive philanthropic activities

Appreciation of the need to be involved in the greater Augusta community, especially related to promoting Ophthalmologic care

A commitment to advancing the research initiatives within the department, including fellowship programs and collaborations with basic scientists

Preferred

A commitment to advancing the research initiatives within the department, including fellowship programs and collaborations with basic scientists

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Generous retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Tuition Assistance Program

Company

Augusta University

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Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.

Founded in 1828

Augusta, ga, US

5001-10000 employees