Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG-Periodontics

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The Department of Periodontics at the Dental College of GA at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor that is an outstanding clinician and educator with an outgoing personality and strong emotional intelligence. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Knowledge

All aspects of periodontology.

Skills

All skills necessary to prevent, diagnose, treat periodontitis, socket preservation, hard and soft tissue grafting. IV sedation, implant placement, treatment of peri-mucositis/implants.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 65%

Didactic and Clinical teaching in pre-doc and graduate courses. Course directorship in 1 or more pre-doc course(s).

Clinical/Patient Care - 20%

Demonstrates dignity and respect for the patient and family by actively honoring their knowledge, value beliefs, and cultural background throughout the planning and delivery of care. Provides information sharing by ensuring patients and families receive timely, complete, and accurate information to support effective participation in care and decision-making.

Service - 5%

Service on at least one intramural DCG committee

Research/Scholarship - 10%

Publication of at least one peer reviewed paper a year, or 0.75 depending on effort and rank

Required Qualifications

DMD, DDS, BDS, or equivalent, completion of CODA accredited periodontology residency program.

Teaching license or unrestricted license to practice dentistry from the Georgia Board of Dentistry OR eligible for a teaching or unrestricted license from the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

Teaching experience in graduate clinics and pre-doctoral clinics.

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

Evidence of interest in digital dentistry and AI in periodontics and periodontal education

IV sedation permit, Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

Minimum 2 years experience in private or university based periodontal practice, with experience in diagnosing and surgical and nonsurgical therapy of periodontitis, placement of implants, bone grafts sinus augmentation, gingival grafts, laser-based therapy

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!

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