Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- DCG- Pediatric Dentistry

Job Summary

Job ID : 273783

Position # 20006442

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry in the Dental College of Georgia (DCG) at Augusta University invites applications for a clinical track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor who will also hold an administrative post of Director of the Predoctoral Clinical and Didactic program in pediatric dentistry. This is a non-tenure track position.

The successful candidate will possess a passion for teaching, leadership and team-building skills, and experience with, and enthusiasm for, working with dental students and residents in our outpatient clinics. Major teaching responsibilities include providing didactic and clinical instruction for both predoctoral students (majority) and postdoctoral students, student counseling, and research mentoring, as well as support of evidence-based learning and clinical care. Additionally, participation in hospital on-call service and various interactions with postdoctoral and predoctoral students are expected. Other responsibilities include participation in committees at the department, school, and university levels, as well as the production of scholarship.

Opportunities for extramural dental private practice are available.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 65%

Primary responsibilities include direction of and teaching in all pre-clinical and clinical courses in pediatric dentistry. Additional teaching responsibilities include support of clinical and didactic courses in the Postgraduate Training program in Pediatric Dentistry.

Research / Scholarship - 15%

Publication of at least one peer reviewed paper a year, or a .75 depending on effort and rank.

Service - 5%

Service on at least one intramural DCG committee and attendance of the AAPD meetings with service on the pre-doctoral committee.

Clinical / Patient Care - 15%

Demonstrate dignity and respect for patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural background in the planning and delivery of care. Participate in care of ambulatory pediatric and special needs patients through the Dental Practice Group as well as in the OR at Children's Hospital of Georgia and the Ambulatory Surgical Center within the DCG.

Required Qualifications

DDS / DMD from a CODA accredited United States or Canadian dental school

Completion of a CODA accredited Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry

Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Unrestricted license to practice dentistry from the Georgia Board of Dentistry (Licensure by Credentialing is an option)

Sedation permit from the Georgia Board of Dentistry

Abilities : Inter-professional collaboration; Curriculum organization, implementation, assessment; Student mentoring, assessment; Interest and participation in scholarly activity; Service.

Knowledge : All aspects of clinical dentistry related to Restorative Sciences in support learning, scholarship, patient care, service.

Skills : All aspects of clinical dentistry. All relevant organization and communication skills as a oral health clinician, educator, and scholar in support of Restorative Sciences and adjunctive areas.

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

Expertise in advanced technologies, digital workflow, including dental implants

PALS certification.

The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience and prior experience in dental education.

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.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Location

Augusta University

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.