Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- DCG- Pediatric Dentistry

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

13 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

A leading education institution in Georgia seeks a clinical track faculty member in Pediatric Dentistry. Responsibilities include teaching dental students, engaging in research, and providing patient care, while holding the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Candidates must have a DDS/DMD and relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, and advancement is through an annual Promotion and Tenure process.

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.
• Sedation permit from the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Teach and direct all pre-clinical and clinical courses in pediatric dentistry.
• Publish at least one peer-reviewed paper annually.
• Participate in care of ambulatory pediatric and special needs patients.
• Providing patient care in ambulatory settings and hospital/OR as needed.
• Participation in hospital on-call service and interactions with students.

Skills

Inter-professional collaboration

Curriculum organization

Student mentoring

Clinical skills in dentistry

Communication skills

Education

DDS/DMD from CODA accredited dental school

Completion of a CODA accredited Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry

Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

GA Dentist Licensure (Georgia Board)

Sedation permit (GA)

Tools

Digital workflow

Dental implants

Job description

Overview

Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- DCG- Pediatric Dentistry

Location: Augusta University • Full Time • Regular/Temporary: Full Time

Job Summary

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.

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. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to the availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs through the annual Promotion and Tenure process.

Rank and salary are determined at hire and may reflect experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, and internal equity. For more information on ranks, review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website; rank and salary details are provided at hire.

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University provides dental education through hands-on learning, research, patient care, and service. We serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia and offer patient care in student clinics, resident care, and faculty practice.

Location

Augusta University, Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to pass a Background Check prior to starting. Additional checks may apply for credit history, driving records, or academic credential verification as required by position. All employees must protect sensitive information and comply with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

To be considered, apply online at the provided portal and upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as a single document. External application links are not included in this refined description.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment.