"Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Restorative Sciences"

Job Summary

Job ID 295771

Position # 20014596

The Department of Restorative Sciences in the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor that will support the predoctoral program in preclinical (Simlab) and didactic courses. Responsibilities include teaching and supporting other faculty in the department at the predoctoral level. Other duties include supporting faculty in didactic and pre-clinical courses. The faculty member would report to the chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Abilities

Interprofessional collaboration; curriculum organization, implementation and assessment; student mentoring and assessment. Integrating technology in the classroom.

Knowledge

Comprehensive care dentistry related to the predoctoral in didactic and preclinical (Simlab) courses and the Department of Restorative Sciences requirements in support of learning and scholarship.

Skills

All relevant organization, communication as an oral health educator, and scholar in support of the Department of Restorative Sciences and adjunctive areas.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 65%

Contribute to and support learning in didactic, pre-doctoral lab courses, and/or pre-post-doctoral clinics and/or classroom instruction. Facilitate learning, support concepts and procedures, and demonstrate skills for preclinical courses. Contribute as assigned to the predoctoral dental program, inclusive of its curriculum, competencies and the preparation of students for the licensing board exam. Support didactic and clinical learning using best evidence.

Research/Scholarship - 5%

Collaborate with faculty and serve as mentor for student/residents regarding research and scholarly activities leading to grants, presentations and publications. Participate in department research/scholarly activity initiatives and preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Clinical/Patient Care - 20%

Establish a quality patient care practice producing previously negotiated charges goal. Provide accurate and timely management of electronic health record (EHR) activities; demonstrate accurate and timely management of EHR activities at 95% level or greater.

Service - 10%

Lead or serve on department, DCG, and AU level committees and support other professional service activities that are appropriate. Lead or serve on national/professional organization committees. Obtain CE credits necessary for maintenance of professional licensure, complete mandatory annual/bi-annual training (e.g., HIPAA, BLS) required for duties in the department, the DCG, AU, and support and comply with college or university policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent
State of Georgia Dental License or State of Georgia Faculty Dental License.

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

Exposure to advanced technologies and digital workflow.
Training with technology used in digital dentistry.
Experience with technology used in dentistry.

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.

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