"Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- DCG-Oral Biology"

Job Summary

Job ID 291565
Position # 20000347
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 pharmacology and/or physiology. 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, collegial. Able to work in a team.

KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of human physiology or pharmacology.

SKILLS

Clear communication, excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 35%

Teaching of pre-doctoral dental students, dental residents and graduate students. Should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Scholarship - 60%

Conduct independent research as well as research in collaboration with other faculty within The Dental College of Georgia, the wider AU community and externally.

Service - 5%

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

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in physiology or pharmacology, and/or dental qualification (DDS, or 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 physiology or pharmacology; 2) obtaining extramural funding; 3) high-impact publications.
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

MD
Teaching experience in physiology or pharmacology.
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