Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Oral Health

Reference no: 497337
Work type: Continuing - Full Time
Location: Wagga Wagga
Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research

• Engage in relevant and active research in Oral Health
• Provide academic and research leadership in support of the Centre’s undergraduate courses
• Generous support provided to assist with relocating to Riverina’s beautiful Wagga Wagga or surrounds

The Role

• Continuing, Full time (part time fraction may be considered)
• Level C/D – $130,939 to $173,330 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

We are seeking a clinical academic with extensive undergraduate clinical and preclinical teaching experience within the Oral Health discipline.

The appointee will play a significant role in providing academic leadership relevant to clinical oral health practice and contributing to the teaching and administration within the discipline. Additionally, the appointee will have the opportunity to progress an active research profile with a strategic research and innovation focus aligned to the overall strategies of the University. If appointed at Level D, the appointee will be expected to provide leadership in research within the discipline.

The appointee will have demonstrated experience in providing high quality care in private or public health dental practice settings, have a current and significant track record in research publication in a field relevant to Oral Health, and can demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain key professional relationships within the industry.

The appointee may be able to provide clinical services in the Charles Sturt Oral Health and Dental Clinics upon negotiation with the Dean of Rural Dentistry and Oral Health and the Clinical Director.

About you:

• A PhD or other doctoral qualification relevant to Dentistry and/or Oral Health and a record of research achievement of national and/or international standing, through significant research contributions in an area relevant to the Oral Health discipline, such as cariology, periodontal disease, restorative dentistry, public health and/ or oral health promotion.
• For appointment at Level D, the candidate must have a PhD and an outstanding and active record of research achievement relevant to the Oral Health discipline, as evidenced by a significant research publication output and the ability to attract research grants.
• Full registration as a dental practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), as specified in the selection criteria.
• Extensive understanding of the clinical practice of oral health therapy, supported by a significant record of high quality student centred teaching and clinical supervision in clinical dentistry and/or oral health.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in an academic setting.

Benefits:

• Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
• Generous leave options
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Sporting facilities (pool, tennis courts, gym) and car parking on our campuses
• Onsite childcare facilities

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Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

About Us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University live – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

The School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences is a multi-campus, academic unit. The School offers a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate courses both onshore and offshore in a range of health disciplines including: dentistry, oral health therapy, medical radiation science, pharmacy, health and medical science, medical laboratory science, and food science and nutrition. Our world-class facilities and industry connections allow our students to get hands-on experience. Our researchers also make a practical, real-world difference with the projects they undertake. The School is committed to enhancing its reputation as a high performing multidisciplinary unit and seeks academics focused on providing quality education and being actively involved in the development of health professional education and health-based research programs that complement these courses.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position descriptions below or by contacting: Professor Andrew Flatau | Dean of Dentistry and Oral Health | DeanofDentistry@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6365 7251

• Level C -  Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Oral Health
• Level D - Position description - Associate Professor in Oral Health

Closing Date: 11pm, 6 June 2024

Position Description

Advertised: 09 May 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jun 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time