Department Chair, Restorative Sciences

Job Summary

This position involves teaching in the Augusta University Dental Associates faculty practice clinic, participating in department research, and maintaining support for the FOSTER Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in the Augusta University Dental Associates faculty practice clinic.
• Participate in department research initiatives and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Lead or serve on DCG and AU level committees and support other professional service opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with professional licensure requirements, mandatory training, and college/university policies.

Required Qualifications

• Assistant Professor - Early level career with relevant background, education, and training.
• Associate Professor - Mid level career with at least five years as Assistant Professor.
• Professor - Senior level career with at least five years as Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in dental education and 5 years in a relevant administrative leadership role.
• Post-graduate training in prosthodontics, operative dentistry/general dentistry, or relevant experiences in dental education.
• Significant clinical experience.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. It is full-time with a full-time equivalent (FTE) of 1.0. Salary and benefits are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements, and include comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Employees with more than 6 months of employment can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University provides dental education and offers hands-on learning through research, patient care, and service. The DCG focuses on improving oral health in Georgia and beyond by educating future dentists and providing quality care in various practice models.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of professionals through diverse programs on four campuses. The university emphasizes integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect, and supports freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Location

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

Conditions of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity is practiced. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of application via email to AugustaChairRestorative@wittkieffer.com or through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal.

Additional Information

Candidates are responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited on campus.