Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago
Open Rank Dentistry Faculty- Program Director, DCG-Pediatric Dentistry
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAugusta University is seeking a faculty member for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry in the Dental College of Georgia. The role involves providing patient care, overseeing educational and research activities as Program Director, and mentoring residents and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Perform patient care through the DCG Dental Faculty Practice Group in order to maintain practice skills and provide treatment for patients
The Program Director is responsible for the education and research activities of the AU DCG Pediatric Dentistry training program and shall provide administrative assistance teaching and mentorship to residents, faculty, and staff who participate in the program
Responsibilities also include direct patient care and clinical supervision
Departmental teaching responsibilities will be primarily in the area of pediatric dentistry but may also include other departments
This will include lectures, seminars and others as designated by the Department Chair
Engage in research and scholarly activities at a level to provide adequate scholarly benchmarks for promotion to the next academic rank as defined in the Dental College of Georgia P&T policy
Engage in university or external professional or service activities as appropriate. Goal is to make contributions in the areas of activity
Qualification
Required
DDS/DMD degree from an ADA accredited dental school
Valid license to practice dentistry in one of the states or eligibility in the state of Georgia
Board certified in Pediatric Dentistry
Able to obtain hospital privileges and a Georgia sedation license
Minimum 5 years of academic experience
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)
Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations
Preferred
An MS, MPH, or PhD degree
Demonstrated potential for scholarly activities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
13 paid holidays
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Generous retirement plans
Tuition waiver
Wellness options
Tuition Assistance Program
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