"Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- DCG-Oral Biology"

Job Summary

Job ID 291574
Position # 40040083

The Department of Oral Biology in the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to teach dental students, dental residents and graduate students. This will include development and delivery of head and neck anatomy and/or neuroanatomy lectures, and assisting in the gross anatomy laboratory. The faculty member will direct one or more courses. Excellent interpersonal skills required. This position is considered to be on tenure track. Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

ABILITIES

Creative, visionary, responsible, respectful, considerate. Ability to work as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of human pharmacology.

SKILLS

Clear communication, excellent interpersonal skills, collegiality.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 50%

Teaching dental students, dental residents and graduate students. This will include development and delivery of head and neck anatomy and/or neuroanatomy lectures, and assisting in the gross anatomy laboratory. Direct one or more courses. Should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Research/Scholarship - 45%

Conduct independent research as well as research in collaboration with other faculty within the Dental College of Georgia and external to the College, as appropriate. Develop extramurally-funded research program.

Service - 5%

Engage in service activities as are needed by the department, college, institution and scientific community.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in anatomy, neurobiology or related field, and/or a medical or dental qualification (MD, DDS, or foreign equivalent).
Display a productive record of established scholarship of national significance, preferably in relation to diseases of the head and neck. Record of didactic instruction.
Candidates will demonstrate a record of, or potential for: 1) teaching in anatomy or a related field; 2) obtaining extramural funding; 3) a strong publication record; 4) postdoctoral training.

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.

Professor - Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate 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

Teaching experience in gross anatomy of head, neck and brain. Teaching in systematic anatomy. Experience of writing and submitting research funding applications.

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.

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

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Location

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

Conditions of Employment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.