Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Periodontics

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Augusta University is looking for a full-time Open Rank Dentistry Faculty member in the Department of Periodontics at the Dental College of Georgia. This position requires a DMD, DDS, or equivalent, along with completion of a CODA-accredited residency. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, patient care, and research. Candidates should have teaching experience, and those aiming for Professor ranks require substantial experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Need a teaching license or unrestricted license to practice dentistry from the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
• Teaching experience in graduate and pre-doctoral clinics is required.
• For Assistant Professor: early-career faculty with appropriate background.
• For Associate Professor: minimum five years at the rank of Assistant Professor.
• For Professor: minimum five years at the rank of Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an effective clinician-educator and provide high-quality instruction.
• Demonstrate dignity and respect for patients in care delivery.
• Publish at least one peer-reviewed paper per year.

Skills

Effective clinician-educator

Teaching

Patient care

Research and publication

Education

DMD, DDS, or equivalent

Completion of CODA-accredited periodontology residency program

Job description

Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Periodontics

Job ID: 297612

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

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Job Summary

The Department of Periodontics at the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University seeks a full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The ideal candidate is an outstanding clinician and educator with strong emotional intelligence and leadership experience to oversee a nationally recognized periodontic residency program. This position is not tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Teaching – 65%
  • Serve as an effective clinician‑educator, providing high‑quality instruction grounded in current clinical practice and educational best practices.
  • Support pre‑doctoral and post‑doctoral laboratory courses: preparation, delivery, supervision, learner evaluation.
  • Deliver classroom instruction through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and evidence‑based teaching methods.
  • Provide informal assessments and feedback to guide student learning and academic progression.
  • Participate in faculty peer‑review processes to enhance teaching quality.
• Clinical/Patient Care – 20%
  • Demonstrate dignity and respect for patients, honoring their knowledge, values, and cultural backgrounds throughout care planning and delivery.
  • Provide timely, complete, and accurate information to support patient participation in decision‑making.
• Service – 5%
  • Serve on at least one internal DCG committee.
• Research/Scholarship – 10%
  • Publish at least one peer‑reviewed paper per year (or 0.75 depending on effort and rank).

Required Qualifications

• DMD, DDS, BDS, or equivalent. Completion of a CODA‑accredited periodontology residency program.
• Teaching license or unrestricted license to practice dentistry from the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
• Teaching experience in graduate clinics and pre‑doctoral clinics.
• For Assistant Professor: early‑career faculty with appropriate background, education, and training.
• For Associate Professor: minimum five years at the rank of Assistant Professor with appropriate background, education, and training.
• For Professor: minimum five years at the rank of Associate Professor with appropriate background, education, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in digital dentistry and AI in periodontics and periodontal education.
• IV sedation permit, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
• Minimum two years of experience in private or university‑based periodontal practice.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating periodontitis, surgical and nonsurgical therapy, implant placement, bone grafts, sinus augmentation, gingival grafts, laser‑based therapy.

Shift, Salary, and Benefits

Full‑time position, 1.0 FTE, fiscal year based, year‑round. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and tuition assistance for employees employed more than six months.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to starting. Certain positions require credit checks for trust roles or purchase‑card usage and motor‑vehicle reports for those operating university vehicles. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework, and foreign‑trained candidates must provide credential evaluation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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