Lecturer (Education Focused)-Sydney Dental School

Part time (0.60 FTE) fixed term role until 30/06/2026 at Westmead

Lecturer in Dentistry, Oral Health

Base Salary $127,436 (Pro rata 0.60 FTE) + 17% Superannuation.

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney School of Dentistry (Sydney Dental School) is ranked amongst the top dental schools internationally and is one of the largest dental schools in Australia. Sydney Dental School (SDS) has campuses in the Sydney Dental Hospital (in inner-eastern Sydney), the Westmead Centre for Oral Health at Westmead Hospital and the Nepean Centre for Oral Health (in western Sydney), and outreach service-based teaching is undertaken across the state of NSW.

We are seeking a Lecturer in dentistry to undertake teaching, tutorial, clinical supervision and some planning and unit coordination for the Oral Health Program courses under the direction of Associate Professor Melanie Aley.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

deliver and coordinate core clinical learning experiences for undergraduate students engaged in SDS Oral Health education programs

supervise oral health students in clinic and simulated clinic environment

deliver clinical education in dental practice (oral health) and provide mentorship to students

lead team-teaching activities with other staff, contributing to calibration of casual and other contracted teaching staff

apply industry/clinical knowledge to inform teaching and learning practices

assist to develop teaching and assessment materials which align with best practice with support from more senior clinicians or academic staff within the School/Clinical School

engage with professional learning opportunities provided at the faculty and University level

About you

Bachelor of Oral Health and postgraduate qualification (or working towards)

academic with extensive clinical skills and experience with specific focus on Oral Health

significant teaching experience in a tertiary education environment as evidenced by student coaching and skills development

significant recent clinical expertise in oral health practice and proven ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform pedagogical practice (usually more than three years post an accredited health professional qualification)

experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities

demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate students in the provision of outstanding patient care

a network of relationships with key academic, clinical and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders

full accreditation as specialist/consultant with specialist college and/or eligible for registration in NSW as health professional in relevant discipline

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

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