Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Restorative Sciences

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition waiver

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent university in Georgia is seeking an Open Rank Dentistry Faculty member for its Dental College of Georgia. This position, available at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, focuses on teaching preclinical and didactic courses while supporting academic faculty and mentoring students. Candidates must have a DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree. Comprehensive benefits are provided, and faculty rank and salary are determined based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar.
• Successful experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in didactic and clinical lab courses.
• Establish a quality patient care practice.
• Collaborate on research and scholarship.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Curriculum organization

Communication as an oral health educator

Education

DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent

Job description

Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Restorative Sciences

Job ID: 295796

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

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 who 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 will 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 scholarship in support of the Department of Restorative Sciences and adjunctive areas.

Responsibilities

• Teaching – 65%: Contribute to and support learning in didactic, predoctoral 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.
• Clinical/Patient Care – 20%: Establish a quality patient care practice producing previously negotiated charge 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.
• Research/Scholarship – 5%: Collaborate with faculty and serve as a mentor for the students/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.
• 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 credit necessary for maintenance of professional licensure, complete mandatory annual/biannual training (e.g., HIPAA, BLS) required for duties in the department, DCG, AU, and support and comply with college or university policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

DDS, DMD or foreign equivalent

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.

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 provides dental education to the next generation of professionals through hands‑on education, innovative research, patient care, and service. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. Patients can receive treatment in one of three practice models: student clinics, resident care, or the faculty practice. All treatments can be completed by specialists in our facility. The DCG serves 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 on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. Over 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts, 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.

Location

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 or approved departmental purchase card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. For faculty hires, final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those trained by a foreign institution must also provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive 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 under‑represented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Submit a single document containing your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, and any other requested materials.

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. The 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.