Job ID:  272230

Position #:  40074114 

Augusta University (AU) Libraries seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor who will provide leadership for the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) campus library in support of the MCG/Georgia Southern University (GSU) Partnership in Savannah, GA. The faculty member will hold the administrative post of Campus Library Director and will provide instruction and information services for MCG faculty and students, manage the operations of the library, and contribute to the development of embedded library services for the forthcoming MCG/GSU partnership health sciences campus. This is a non-tenure track faculty position eligible for promotion and a member of the Augusta University Library Faculty. The position will work with the campus director at AU/UGA Medical Partnership in Athens and the Director, Greenblatt Library, Augusta to coordinate services for medical students and faculty across the state.  The incumbent may also explore options for advancing medical student success with the Dean of the Georgia Southern University Libraries.

Teaching - 60%
Develop and maintain an appropriate medical collection for a small campus medical library. Collaborate with Augusta University Libraries to provide online access to library resources. Provide instruction in evidence based information literacy to students; support faculty using information resources for scholarship and patient care. Develop instructional materials and tutorials to support MCG/GSU faculty teaching activities.

Service - 15%
Serve on committees for the Libraries, university, and the profession. Participate in student success activities and professional development.

Scholarship - 15%
Participate in scholarship to expand the knowledgebase of library literature. Collaborate with MCG/GSU faculty in research and discovery initiatives.

Administrative - 10%
Serve on the leadership team of the Augusta University Libraries. Collaborate with Libraries¿ leadership team to prepare annual goals

Educational Requirements
Masters degree from ALA accredited program

Other Required Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of health sciences information resources to support medical education, scholarship, and patient care 
- Classroom and individualized teaching experience in health sciences setting
- Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative services and instruction with health sciences educators
- Demonstrated experience and record of success in project management.
- Demonstrated record of professional achievement indicative of ability to meet Augusta University Libraries faculty responsibilities in scholarship, teaching, and professional service
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Required Experience
Minimum of seven years public service experience in an academic health sciences library or teaching hospital providing evidence-based medicine services

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.

- Substantial experience working with preclinical and clinical medical education programs
- Ability to support information needs of clinical research faculty
- Demonstrated experience in managing library operations and services

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 range- $80,000-100,000

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.  The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.  The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor- 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 Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

The University Libraries

Under the leadership of the Dean of Libraries, and comprised of the Reese Library and Greenblatt Health Sciences Library, the Augusta University Libraries are on an exciting growth trajectory to meet and exceed the aspirational imperatives of Augusta University.  The AU/UGA Partnership in Athens, GA and the AU/GSU Partnership in Savannah, GA campus libraries are closely affiliated with Augusta University Libraries.  The Libraries lead the organization in providing comprehensive resources and services in support of the education, research and scholarship, clinical care, and outreach and economic development strategic focus areas of our research university. 

The University

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 partnership locations across the state in Rome, Dalton, Athens, Albany, Atlanta and Savannah. More than 10,000 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 University 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.

Savannah, Georgia

Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University is located just minutes away from the National Historic Landmark District downtown and a short drive from the sunny beaches of Tybee Island. The 268-acre arboretum campus is home to more than 6,500 students offering more than 100 degree programs and the campus of the Medical College of Georgia / Georgia Southern University Partnership.

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.

Savannah-Armstrong Center

13040 Abercorn St.

Savannah, GA 31419

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.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.