Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- Part Time, DCG-Restorative Sciences

Job ID 303904

Position # 20000408

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a part-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor to support the Department of Restorative Sciences' predoctoral program didactically and clinically. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Abilities
Interprofessional 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, communication as a oral health clinician, educator, and scholar in support of Restorative Sciences and adjunctive areas.

Teaching - 98%
Actively serve as an effective clinician-educator as measured by quantitative and qualitative assessments; Contribute and support learning in pre-doctoral lab courses, and/or pre-/post-doctoral clinics and/or classroom instruction, and receiving above-average student, resident, and peer evaluations; Contribute as assigned the pre-doctoral program, inclusive of its curriculum, clinical competencies, and the preparation of students for the licensing board exam; Contribute to curriculum maintenance and innovation. Support didactic and clinical learning using best evidence; Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of collaborative advanced technology curricula and clinical efforts; Develop, administer, and provide informal /formal student performance assessments. Plan and provide student assessments. Participate in faculty peer review; Contribute as assigned to advanced-education program directors and residents in Restorative Sciences and throughout the DCG; Establish and maintain effective and productive professional interactions for predoctoral and advanced program successes.

Service - 2%
Lead or serve on DCG and AU level committees and support other professional service activities that are appropriate for the assigned role. This may include but is not limited to institutional and/or professional organization activities such as committees, leadership, continuing education, outreach, etc.; Obtaining annual CE credit necessary for the maintenance of professional licensure, complete mandatory annual/bi-annual training (e.g. HIPAA, BLS) required for clinical duties in the department, the DCG, and AU, support and comply with college or university policies and practices.

US DDS, DMD degree or foreign equivalent. Demonstrated ability to work productively in didactic and clinical educational environments. Clinical experience. 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.

Expertise in advanced technologies, digital workflow, and dental implants.
Education in Advanced Operative or Advanced Restorative.
Experience in dental education

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.  Amount of time worked is based on work commitment.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is between 0.5-0.74 FTE and is considered partially benefits eligible.  The FTE will be determined at the time of hire after discussions during the interview process with the successful candidate. The selected candidate will select from a retirement plan and accrue leave at a prorated amount based on finalized FTE. 

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.

Benefits include 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and generous retirement plans.

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

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.

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 12,000 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's 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.

Augusta University: 

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

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.

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