Associate Lecturer - Dentistry

Description:

• School of Dentistry

• Part-time (60%), permanent position

• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $80,448 - $107,104 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our Herston campus

An exciting opportunity for a Teaching Focused Associate Lecturer to support teaching into the Bachelor of Dental Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine programs. In this role, you will develop your teaching practice to enable student learning and demonstrate UQ values. You will engage in internal collaborations that expand your teaching expertise and profile.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Teach, facilitate and examine students in general dentistry, contribute to course design, implement pedagogies for specific student cohorts, organise facilitators and provide tutorial assistance, strengthen student engagement through collaboration and academic consultation, enhance quality of courses, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Citizenship and Service: Demonstrate UQ values, engage in professional development and collegial life of the School, foster the School’s relations with external partners, and assist in student recruitment activities.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in Dentistry. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Evidence of high-quality university teaching skills or contributions to teaching in dentistry under the mentorship of established academics.

• An emerging teaching profile in dentistry with evidence of impact on student learning.

• An emerging profile of contributing to education research and/or emerging profile of collaborating on high-quality research in dentistry.

• Participation in activities to develop teaching expertise in the discipline.

• Participation in service activities in the School or the broader University.

• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

• A profile of professional expertise that complements and/or supplements the expertise that currently exists within the School and the broader University.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: the right to work in Australia, education check, and AHPRA registration.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Saso Ivanovski at dentistry.headofschool@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday 31st March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49407).

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