Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Pediatric Dentistry

• Job Summary

Job ID 305076

Position # 40105581

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry in the Dental College of Georgia (DCG) at Augusta University (AU), is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the director of the preclinical and clinical courses in Pediatric Dentistry. Additional responsibilities include clinical and didactic support of the Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Program. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 60%

Participate in the departmental teaching responsibilities. These efforts will be primarily in the areas of Pediatric Dentistry but may also include any of the other departmental teaching areas. This will include lectures, seminars, laboratories, clinical supervision and related activities at the predoctoral and postdoctoral level. Participate in the Dental College of Georgia committee activities and assume responsibilities as appropriate. Measures of success would include acceptable peer and student reviews, significant course contribution and innovations, positive course director evaluations, and acceptable annual review by Chair of teaching effectiveness.

Research/Scholarship - 10%

Engage in research and scholarly activities at a level to provide adequate development in academic achievement. Goal is to meet research and scholarly benchmarks for promotion to the next academic rank as defined in the Dental College of Georgia P&T policy.

Service - 5%

Engage in university or external professional or service activities as appropriate. Goal is to make contribution in these areas of activity.

Clinical/Patient Care - 25%

Perform patient care through the DCG Dental Practice Group in order to maintain practice skills and provide treatment for patients. Goal is to attain a level of productivity as described in the Compensation and Benefits section above. Demonstrate dignity and respect for patient and family, for patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural background in the planning and delivery of care. Participate in the care of ambulatory pediatric and special needs patients through the Dental Practice Group as well as in the OR at Childrens Hospital of Georgia and the Ambulatory Surgical Center within the DCG.

Required Qualifications

DMD/DDS from a CODA accredited United States or Canadian dental school. Completion of a CODA accredited Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry program. Diplomate status in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Must be eligible for Georgia Dental License or Georgia Dental Faculty 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

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

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 Georgias 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 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgias cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgias 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta Universitys distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.