Salary: Level D – $ 175,858 - $ 193,740 p.a. plus 17% super (Additional clinical loading of $13,494 p.a. with dental qualification)
- Teach, research, and provide academic and clinical leadership in Periodontics for graduate and postgraduate programs.
- Opportunity to influence international periodontics research and education with recognised clinical and academic expertise.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Associate Professor in Periodontics will provide academic and clinical leadership in teaching and research for both graduate and postgraduate programs. This role involves curriculum development, supervising student research projects, and delivering high-quality periodontics education. The successful candidate will have a strong record in academic periodontics, recognised internationally for their research, and must hold specialist dental qualifications and a PhD in Periodontics or a related discipline, with eligibility for national registration through AHPRA.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality, benchmarked teaching with contemporary pedagogical insights to ensure high satisfaction in degree programs and CPD courses.
- Undertaking clinical teaching supervising treatment of student periodontic cases to completion of care
- Demonstrate a proactive reflective teaching practice through seeking guidance from senior teaching staff and student feedback.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have extensive clinical experience in Periodontics and a proven track record in clinical teaching, including course development and student satisfaction. They will excel in exploring new educational methods, possess strong research capabilities with an established publication profile, and demonstrate the ability to attract research grants and supervise research students. Additionally, they will work collaboratively and independently, building rapport within a diverse team environment.
You will also have:
- A completed PhD in a relevant field such as Periodontics or a related discipline and a completed specialist dental qualification in Periodontics or Periodontology
- Extensive clinical experience in Periodontics.
- A strong track record in research with an established publication profile.
- Ability to supervise research higher degree students, graduate and postgraduate research students through to thesis completion.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Your New Team
We have a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three divisions and four major research groups, which range translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University in 2020 and is leading a program of change within the School focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure, known as MDS’25.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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