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Job ID: 278754
Location: Augusta
University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID
278754
Position # 40083543
The Department of General Dentistry in 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. Teaching responsibilities include
participation in comprehensive care/general dentistry courses at the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral level. Preference will be given to
candidates with clinical experience and who demonstrate expertise in advanced technologies, digital workflow and/or dental implants to
support expansion of the advanced technology curricula. This is a non-tenure track position.
Responsibilities
Teaching – 98%
Oversight of students’ clinical activities to include treatment planning, professionalism and
ethics, and private practice instruction.
Service – 2%
Participate in Department, DCG, and AU
Committees
Required Qualifications
Applicants must be a graduate of an ADA accredited dental school or have 2 years of
postgraduate training and be licensed in or eligible for licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. The final candidate will be required
to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of an original transcript. Degree equivalent to DMD, DDS 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.
Preferred
Qualifications
Previous teaching experience; experience with digital dentistry.
Digital dentistry education.
Significant
clinical experience, post-graduate training in 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. 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
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 h
ttps://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/policym
anual/section6/C2653.
Location
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 https://www.augusta.edu/hr/job
s/#job-portals.
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.
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