Job Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 230582
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Job Information Job ID: 230582Position: 20000496 The Department of Restorative Sciences is seeking full-time faculty for predoctoral didactic, preclinical, and clinical learning in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and associated areas. Participation in Dental College of Georgia (DCG) Restorative Sciences advanced education programs including Prosthodontics, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program (AEGD) and General Practice Residency (GPR) may be expected consistent with candidate experience, credentials, and the department mission. The ideal candidate has advanced restorative, advanced operative, advanced restorative, or Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) advanced prosthodontics training, including American Board of Prosthodontics Certification or progress toward Board Certification, as qualified. Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience and demonstrate expertise in advanced technologies, digital workflow, and dental implants to support ongoing expansion of the advanced technology curricula. The candidate should have prior experience in dental education and demonstrated ability to work productively in didactic and clinical educational environments. The preferred candidate will have a history of publications, as involvement in research/scholarly activity including publications is expected. Participation in the DCG intramural faculty practice is available. Candidates must have a US DDS or DMD degree (or foreign equivalent), active full dental licensure in another state, or be eligible for licensure by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences and works collaboratively with faculty within the department and across the College. Review https://www.augusta.edu/dentalmedicine/academics/departments/restorative/ for department information. The faculty member who fills this position will demonstrate professional behaviors that promote a positive, productive, and caring environment for all DCG faculty, staff, residents, student, and patients. Department Marketing Statement At both the predoctoral and residency levels, the Department of Restorative Sciences strives to graduate and support the consummate dental health care provider to meet tomorrow's health care needs through of learning, scholarly activity, and service to the community and the profession. As the largest clinical department in The Dental College of Georgia, the Restorative Sciences faculty are continuously updating didactic and clinical learning opportunities for dental students and advanced education residents to support state of the art, patient-centered care. The Department blends a strong biomaterials research program from the Dental Materials Section with an outstanding clinical program through research and publication of state-of-the art projects. This partnership ensures the Department of Restorative Sciences leads the way in discovery, innovation, technology, and education. The Department serves its graduates and their communities through continuing education programs, and meaningful contribution to professional organizations from local to international levels. Faculty have broad background and expertise to support student, resident, and current dental practitioners’ efforts to remain on the cutting edge of dentistry.

Responsibilities

Restorative Sciences Department Educational Assets and Responsibilities:

• 40 paid faculty (28- 1.0 Full-time and 12- Part-time positions at various FTE), 1 office manager, 9 administrative support personnel and 2 traditional laboratory technicians, 2 digital laboratory technicians, 1 research laboratory technician, 1 hygienist and 1 anaplastologist.
• Pre-doctoral responsibilities: D1-D3 courses, pre-clinical labs and clinical experiences
• Collaboration and support with the Department of General Dentistry for the D4 year.
• 3 Advanced Education Programs: Prosthodontics, AEGD, and GPR
• Collaborative responsibilities with all departments pertaining to predoctoral learning, advanced education learning in support of restoration driven patient care.
• Esthetic Center (shared efforts with College Administration)
• Biomaterials Research Laboratory
• Production laboratory
• Collaborative agendas relating to research/scholarly activity, and service.

Projected Assigned Effort

65% Teaching

Actively serve as an effective clinician-educator as measured by quantitative and qualitative assessments.

1. Contribute and support learning in pre-doctoral lab courses, and/or pre-/post-doctoral clinics and/or classroom instruction, and receiving above-average student, resident, and peer evaluations.

2. Contribute as assigned the pre-doctoral program, inclusive of its curriculum, clinical competencies, and the preparation of students for the licensing board exam.

3. Contribute to curriculum maintenance and innovation. Support didactic and clinical learning using best evidence.

4. Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of collaborative advanced technology curricula and clinical efforts.

5. Develop, administer, and provide informal/formal student performance assessments. Plan and provide student assessments. Participate in faculty peer review.

6. Contribute as assigned to advanced-education program directors and residents in Restorative Sciences and throughout the DCG.

7. Establish and maintain effective and productive professional interactions for predoctoral and advanced program successes.

10% Research/Scholarship

Collaborate with faculty and serve as a mentor for students/residents regarding research and scholarly activities leading to presentations and publication.

1. Participation in department research/scholarly activity initiatives and preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

2. Collaborate within and support the department FOSTER (Faculty Opportunity Strategies Toward Effective Research) Program through advocacy, participation, and funding.

3. Expand research collaborations intra- and inter-institutionally based on background and experience.

20% Clinical/Patient Care

Provide patient care in the Augusta University Dental Associates faculty practice, maintain quality standards for compliance with all DCG policies.

5% Service

Participate in efforts that support the Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, the profession, and the public.

1. Lead or serve on DCG and AU level committees and support other professional service activities that are appropriate for the assigned role. This may include but is not limited to institutional and/or professional organization activities such as committees, leadership, continuing education, outreach, etc.

2. Obtaining annual CE credit necessary for the maintenance of professional licensure, complete mandatory annual/bi-annual training (e.g. HIPAA, BLS) required for clinical duties in the department, the DCG, and AU, support and comply with college or university policies and practices.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications Advanced Operative, Advanced Restorative, or CODA Advanced Prosthodontics training. American Board of Prosthodontics certification or progress toward board certification as qualified; Expertise in advanced technologies, digital workflow, including dental implants; prior experience in dental education and demonstrated ability to work productively in didactic and clinical educational environments; a history of publications; clinical experience.Shift/Salary Salary and academic rank to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the positionRecruitment Period: 7/20/2021 - Until FilledConditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.
The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary course work 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 the course of their employment and beyond.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. Interested candidates should send a current CV and letter of interest to:
Kent L. Knoernschild, DMD, MS, FACP
Professor and Thomas P. Hinman Endowed Chair
Department of Restorative Sciences

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
1120 15th Street GC-4200
Augusta, GA 30912
Email: kknoernschild@augusta.edu
Phone: (706) 721- 8813EEO Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.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 everyday with patients and families for success."

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