Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job ID: 263500
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

Job ID: 263500

Position #: 2008914

The Dental College of Georgia is seeking candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor who will have an administrative post of Program Director (PD). The main responsibility and focus of this position is the education and training of the OMFS interns and residents. The PD is primarily and directly responsible for the: Development and oversight of the mission, goals, and objectives for the program; Development and implementation of a curriculum plan; Resident/intern selection; Ensuring ongoing evaluation of resident/intern performance and attending faculty teaching effort; Evaluation of the teaching program and faculty supervision in affiliated institutions if such affiliations exist now or in the future; Maintenance of records related to the educational program, including written instructional objectives and course outlines; Overall continuity and quality of patient care as it relates to the program; Ongoing planning, evaluation, and improvement of the quality of the program; Preparation of graduates for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Ensuring a formal evaluation of attending faculty members occurs at least annually to assess their performance within this program and that a written record of the evaluation is prepared and maintained. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position.

Responsibilities



Teaching - 65%
-Teaching (concurrent and not concurrent with patient care)
-Participate in post-graduate trainee (OMFS and other specialties) educational curriculum that includes preparation and delivery of presentations during grand rounds, facilitate and direct discussions during weekly case conferences, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Journal club and during daily encounters with trainees
-Teaching/supervising residents in a clinical setting
-Educational administration (e.g., serving as a program course director)
-Mentoring of residents in clinical settings

Research/Scholarship - 10%
-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.
-Present abstracts, deliver presentations, either research originated/related or other educational material (clinics etc. at the annual AAOMS scientific meeting and/or scientific meetings (i.e. ACOMS, AACMFS, ADA, local chapters etc.)
-Mentor and supervise residents in clinical research activities
-Publish in peer reviewed journals on a consistent basis, with a minimum of one manuscript per year

Service - 5%
-Serve as member at committees within the DCG-AU, AU at large, within AAOMS, ABOMS and local professional chapters
-Participate, Develop and Direct CE courses
-Maintain professional licenses and certifications for clinical practice

Clinical/Patient Care - 20%
-Participate in the AUDA Practice Group
-Develop own faculty practice within area of interest/expertise
-Provide clinical care to patients while demonstrating technical skills and teaching both post-graduate trainees and dental students.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
DDS or DMD degree from a CODA accredited dental school and be eligible for board certification or be board-certified (Diplomates) by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). The candidate must possess or be able to obtain an appropriate license for clinical practice in the State of Georgia. The candidate must also have Georgia Anesthesia Permit, DEA, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Other Required Qualifications
Candidates must be either ABOMS eligible or ABOMS diplomates Fellowship trained individuals must demonstrate appropriate training with supporting surgical log and certificate of completion of fellowship signed by the fellowship director. Fellowship Director or equivalent authority must sign off on trainee's competency in the fellowship specific procedures to support credentialing and hospital privileges. Additional degrees such as MS, MPH, MBA etc. are highly desirable.

Required Experience
Fellowship trained candidates must demonstrate appropriate training with supporting surgical log and certificate of completion of fellowship signed by the fellowship director. The Fellowship Director or equivalent authority must sign off on trainee's competency in the fellowship specific procedures to support credentialing and hospital privileges. Additional degrees such as MS, MPH, MBA etc. are highly desirable.

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

DDS/DMD degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent); active unrestricted license in another state or be eligible for licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

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 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.


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