Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- DCG- General Dentistry
Job ID: 252224
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID: 252224
Position #: 20000454
The Dental College of Georgia, part of Augusta University, seeks a general dentistry faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Teaching responsibilities include participation in comprehensive care/general dentistry courses at the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral level. Participation in the faculty practice and research is expected. Preference will be given to candidates with the clinical experience and who demonstrate expertise in advanced technologies, digital workflow and/or dental implants to support expansion of the advanced technology curricula.
For more information regarding promotion and tenure, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf. as well as the Dental College of Georgia's Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: http://More details regarding qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor can be found on pages 46-47 of the Dental College of Georgia's Promotion and Tenure Guidleines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/2022_2023audcgpromotiontenureguidelines.pdf.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of students' clinical activities to include treatment planning, professionalism and ethics, and private practice instruction
• Patient care in DPG faculty practice, maintain quality standards for EHR in compliance with DPG policy
• Participate in Department, DCG, and AU Committees
• Scholarly research
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an ADA accredited dental school or have two years of postgraduate training and be licensed in a or eligible for licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. Degree equivalent to DMD, DDS, or equivalent.
Assistant Professor- No prior experience is required for the Assistant Professor rank. More details regarding qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor can be found on pages 46-47, 52-53, 58-59, and 64-65 of the Dental College of Georgia's Promotion and Tenure Guidleines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/2022_2023audcgpromotiontenureguidelines.pdf.
Associate Professor- At least five years of full-time service in the rank of Assistant Professor. More details regarding qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor can be found on pages 48-49, 54-55, 60-61, and 66-67 of the Dental College of Georgia's Promotion and Tenure Guidleines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/2022_2023audcgpromotiontenureguidelines.pdf.
Professor- At least five years of full-time service in the rank of Associate Professor. More details regarding qualifications for the rank of Professor can be found on pages 50-51, 56-57, 62-63, and 68-69 of the Dental College of Georgia's Promotion and Tenure Guidleines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/2022_2023audcgpromotiontenureguidelines.pdf.
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
Previous teaching experience, experience with digital dentistry.
Significant clinical experience, post-graduate training in prosthodontists or general dentistry or prior experience in dental education and working knowledge of practice management.
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 Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf
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 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 10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
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.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=252224&PostingSeq=1
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