Department Chair, Orthodontics

Job Summary

The Dental College of Georgia (DCG) at Augusta University (AU) seeks candidates for the position of Chair in the Department of Orthodontics. Department responsibilities include the advanced dental education (residency) program, the DMD pre-doctoral program, clinical patient care in the orthodontic clinic and scholarly activities in Orthodontics.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated evidence of leadership in the discipline of orthodontics consistent with a significant national or international professional reputation, and will bring a vision for innovative approaches to dental education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate administrative and leadership experience, including recruitment, supervision, and development; performance assessment and management of faculty and staff; unit goal setting; financial planning and analysis; securing and allocating resources; clear and consistent communication; and curriculum development. A successful Department Chair will develop and foster a strong relationship with the alumni of the graduate program and maintain a research portfolio consistent with DCG's and AU's strategic plans.

This is a full‑time, tenure or non‑tenure track faculty position. The selected candidate must be eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level.

Job : 291160
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

• Administrative (20%) – Provide leadership and guidance for the department in research, teaching, patient care, and service; oversee curriculum management, faculty development, staff management, and budgetary matters.
• Teaching (45%) – Participate in departmental teaching responsibilities, including lectures, seminars, laboratories, clinical supervision, and senior‑year clinical care.
• Clinical/Patient Care (20%) – Perform patient care through the intramural practice of the Augusta University Dental Associates (AUDA) to maintain practice skills.
• Research/Scholarship (5%) – Maintain scholarly activity such as publications in peer‑reviewed journals, presentations at professional meetings, and other relevant activities.
• Service (10%) – Lead or participate in public, professional, and institutional service as a leader or contributing member of appropriate committees, boards, and councils; demonstrate compliance with AU and DCG policies.

• DDS/DMD or DDS/DMD foreign equivalent. Must be a graduate of an ADA‑accredited dental school or an ADA‑accredited 2–3‑year advanced education training program and have an active unrestricted license in another state or be eligible for licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
• Assistant Professor – Early‑level career faculty with appropriate background and training.
• Associate Professor – Mid‑level career faculty with at least five years as Assistant Professor.
• Professor – Senior‑level career faculty with at least five years as Associate Professor.
• Involvement in research/scholarly activities is expected; participation in the DCG intramural faculty practice is available.

• Extensive leadership and administrative experience.
• Experience collaborating with senior administrative leaders in dental schools, universities, and leadership boards/councils for higher education, accrediting, and/or licensing agencies.
• Research training (M.S. and/or Ph.D.).
• At least five years of experience in dental education and three years in a relevant administrative leadership role.
• Board certified in Orthodontics.

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment is full‑time (1.0 FTE). Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to availability of funds. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees with more than six months of service may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Augusta University – Our Health Sciences Campus
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to starting. For faculty hires, proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework is required; foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

To be considered, please apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.