"Assistant/Associate Professor- DCG-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery"

Job Summary

Job ID: 292757
Position # 40032236

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The faculty member reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Teaching responsibilities include presentation of didactic and clinical education to predoctoral students, postgraduate residents, and peers in multiple venues. This position is Non-Tenure Track.

Abilities

Able to lead in a challenging environment, successful in a comprehensive university setting. Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage patient anxiety and pain during surgical procedures.

Knowledge

Current OMFS practices and techniques. Knowledge of anesthesia and pain management.

Skills

Strategical thinking and problem solving, implementing innovative solutions to contemporary challenges, outstanding communications, establish and maintain relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Teaching / Instruction - 55%
Evaluate Oral Maxillofacial Surgery residents and undergraduate students, patient and education encounters/experiences. Present didactic and clinical education information to students, faculty and peers in multiple venues as it pertains to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Clinical / Patient Care - 30%
Practice of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in clinical/hospital setting including coverage of hospital call.

Scholarship - 5%
Professional development activities. Continuing education, presentation preparation.

Service - 10%
Public and Professional service. Voluntary community service and research development involvement.

Required Qualifications

DDS/DMD degree from an ADA accredited dental school; Graduate of a CODA accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program.
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) eligible; US dental license and eligibility for licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member with background, education, and training consistent with the following position requirements.

Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor with background, education, and training consistent with the following position requirements.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest In research and scholarship in the specialty of OMFS.
• Graduate of a CODA-accredited OMFS/MD combined program.
• Three years of clinical experience.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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.

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.

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.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912