Open Rank Dentistry Faculty, DCG

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Augusta University
• 3.

9 Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Surgical techniques PALS Certification Dental License BLS Certification ACLS Certification Medical treatment knowledge Anesthesiology Doctor of Dentistry DEA License Oral surgery Full Job Description Job Summary Job

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Position # 20006273 The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) in the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The faculty member will provide comprehensive clinical care, including full call responsibilities, while supervising and educating students and residents in clinical and didactic settings. Maintaining all required licensure, credentials, and continuing education to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards will be required. The faculty member will also participate in scholarly activity and contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional service through committee involvement, accreditation support, and community engagement. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track. Abilities Ability to provide comprehensive surgical care and sound clinical judgment. Ability to effectively teach and mentor learners. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Ability to maintain compliance with policies and standards. Ability to manage time and adapt to evolving practices Knowledge Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, including current surgical techniques, patient management, anesthesia, and evidence-based standards of care. Skills Demonstrates advanced clinical, surgical, and teaching skills, including the ability to perform complex procedures, effectively supervise and instruct learners, and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues. Responsibilities Teaching

• 60% Deliver didactic instruction in predoctoral, postdoctoral, and/or residency training programs.

Supervise and mentor residents, and predoctoral students, in clinical and surgical settings. Serve as course director or co-director, when assigned. Develop, update, and assess course materials, syllabi, and educational content as needed when course director. Provide feedback for residents and predoctoral students, contribute to grading and evaluations. Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of residents. Support continuing education programs and professional development offerings. Scholarship

• 10% Complete CITI training, IRB training and obtaining IRB online access. Engage in clinical, translational, or basic science research relevant to OMFS. Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, or professional publications. Mentor students and residents in research design, execution, and dissemination. Service
• 5% Serve on departmental, college (DCG), university (AU), hospital, or health system committees as appointed or elected.

Participate in faculty governance through committee work, task forces, and advisory groups. Maintain active membership and participation in relevant professional organizations (e.g., AAOMS, specialty boards). Complete and maintain required continuing education (CE) credits for professional licensure and hospital privileges. Fulfill all CE and credentialing requirements mandated by the department, DCG, AU, Wellstar and affiliated clinical institutions. Maintain current state dental and/or medical licensure, board certification/eligibility, and applicable permits (e.g., sedation/general anesthesia). Contribute to accreditation and compliance efforts (e.g., CODA, hospital credentialing reviews, institutional audits). Represent the institution at professional meetings, community outreach events, and alumni or advancement activities. Clinical/Patient Care

• 25 % Obtain AUDA credentialing and privileging for AUDA Practice Group eligibility.

Maintain hospital credentialing and privileges to participate in on-call coverage schedules as required. Provide comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical care in outpatient and/or hospital settings while teaching with predoctoral or resident learners present. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations related to patient care and safety. Participate in clinical quality assurance, peer review, and morbidity and mortality conferences. Supervise clinical operations, including residents and predoctoral students when assigned to clinic coverage, ensuring high standards of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in electronic health records. Required Qualifications Graduate of a DDS or DMD program from an ADA-accredited dental school. Successful Completion of a CODA-accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program. Possession of an active, unrestricted Georgia dental license. Must have American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon board or be board eligible. Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration Active anesthesia/sedation permit as required by state and institutional guidelines Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Demonstrated knowledge, training, and clinical competency in the comprehensive scope of contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures, with the ability to independently provide high-quality patient care. 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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Commitment to patient-centered care. Demonstrated involvement in professional organizations. Prior academic or teaching experience in a predoctoral or postdoctoral training program. Hospital-based clinical experience with demonstrated participation in surgical call coverage. Experience equivalent to two years of private practice. 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

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https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php 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 12,000 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.

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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 https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. 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.