Assistant/Associate Professor, DCG-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Augusta University

Job Summary
Job ID: 252436

Position #: 40049946

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in conjunction with The Office of Patient Services at the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University (DCG-AU) is seeking outstanding applicants for a full time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank depending on experience and qualifications. The Assistant/Associate position reports jointly to the chair of the OMFS department and the Associate Dean for Patient Services at the DCG-AU.

The desired candidate must have:

ABILITIES
Collaborative nature, open minded, adaptability and agility. Ability to use feedback for self improvement. Ability to be mentored for and prepared to assume leadership positions if so desired.

KNOWLEDGE
In depth knowledge of current Oral and Maxillofacial surgery procedures including, but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery, outpatient anesthesia for OMFS procedures proficient for pre-doctoral teaching.

SKILLS
Critical thinking, problem solving, implementing innovative solutions to contemporary challenges, teaching and mentoring trainees.

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
Teaching - 75%
-Serve as the director for the pre-doctoral oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic
-Teaching (not concurrent with patient care)
-Participate in pre-doctoral educational curriculum development and delivery that includes preparation and delivery of course material.
-Teaching/supervising students in a clinical setting
-Educational administration (e.g., serving as a course director)
-Mentoring of students in clinical settings

Research/Scholarship - 5%
Acquire all required training and skills (including but not limited to CITI, IRB, etc.) to participate in and conduct clinical research in conjunction with other collaborators within the DCG-AU, AU at large as well as other institutions and/or independently.

Mentor and supervise students, residents and peers in clinical research activities.

Service - 5%
Participate, develop and direct CE courses for dental professionals and alliance professionals.

Serve as member at committees within the DCG-AU, AU at large, within local and national professional chapters.

Clinical/Patient Care - 15%
Co-lead screening patients in the patient acquisition clinic for suitability with the teaching and mission of the Dental College of Georgia. Examine radiographs and determine if specialty referral is needed for urgent care. Determine appropriate categorization of the patient and determine suitability for the student program. Includes administrative activity to support clinical services. Maintain compliance with E.H.R. audits.

Required Qualifications
The candidate must have a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA accredited dental school and be eligible for board certification or be board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The candidate must possess or be able to obtain an appropriate license for clinical practice in the State of Georgia.

Candidates must be either ABOMS eligible or ABOMS diplomate.
Additional degrees such as MS, MPH, MBA, etc. are highly desirable.

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.

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
Candidates with strong commitment to academia, teaching, research, scholarly activity and service to the community are preferred.

DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited dental school and/or combined MD; graduate of a CODA-accredited OMFS/MD combined program.

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.

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 9,000 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.

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, please 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=252436&PostingSeq=1



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