Department Chair, Orthodontics

About the role

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 be expected to 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for the department in the areas of research, teaching, patient care, and service in support of the DCG mission and provide administrative guidance and oversight for department curriculum management, faculty development, staff management, and budgetary matters.
• Participate in the departmental teaching responsibilities. This includes lectures, seminars, laboratories, clinical supervision and related activities at the pre-doctoral level. This includes the senior-year clinical care program.
• Perform patient care through the intramural practice of the Augusta University Dental Associates (AUDA) in order to maintain practice skills.
• Maintain a level of scholarly activity including publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at appropriate professional meetings and other relevant activities to facilitate career development.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• DDS/DMD or DDS/DMD foreign equivalent.
• Applicants 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.
• 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 5 years of experience in dental education and 3 years of experience in a relevant administrative leadership role.
• Board certified in Orthodontics.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 5 years of experience in dental education and 3 years of experience in a relevant administrative leadership role.
• Board certified in Orthodontics.

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. Salary and compensation are 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!

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 10,500 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. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Location

Augusta University ¿ Our Health Sciences Campus: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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