Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Restorative Sciences

Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Restorative Sciences

Job

Location:

Augusta University

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

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.

Interprofessional collaboration; curriculum organization, implementation and assessment; student mentoring and assessment. Integrating technology in the classroom.

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.

All relevant organization, communication as an oral health educator, and scholarship in support of the Department of Restorative Sciences and adjunctive areas.

• 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.

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.

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