Cornea

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia seeks a team-oriented full-time faculty member to join our Department at the assistant or associate professor level. Applicants must be board certified/eligible. Fellowship training in cornea is required. Duties will include clinical care of patients including complex cornea, didactic and clinical training of residents and medical students. Coupled to these are excellent opportunities for clinical research as well as administrative and leadership positions. Our two practice sites offer state of the art equipment and excellent technical support and there is an opportunity to build a refractive surgery practice. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and you will be able to enjoy an outstanding work environment and lifestyle.

The Medical College of Georgia, founded in 1828, is the academic medical center for the University System of Georgia. It is located in Augusta, Georgia, a beautiful and cosmopolitan southern city offering a variety of rich historic, cultural, and culinary experiences with a low cost of living. The Riverwalk, located along the banks of the scenic Savannah River, leads to many of the downtown attractions, including museums, art galleries, coffee shops, local restaurants, and the Georgia Cyber Center. Atlanta is about two hours to the west and Charlotte is about 2 hours to the north, while the mountains of North Georgia and the Atlantic coast beaches located in Savannah, Hilton Head, and Charleston are all within easy reach. The climate is conducive to year round outdoor activity. Evans, GA, a suburb of Augusta, was voted the #1 place to live in the US in 2020 by Money magazine.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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