Vacancies

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Clinical Dentistry

• Contribute to the training of highly sought-after graduates for work in our urban, regional and rural communities
• Access to professional development opportunities through our education support program
• Generous relocation assistance provided to relocate to Orange, NSW or surrounds

The role

• Continuing, Full time (part time fraction may be considered)
• Level B/C/D - $107,098 to $173,330 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Orange

An exciting opportunity exists to join our highly regarded Dentistry discipline responsible for producing work-ready graduates and preparing professionals to practice in urban, rural and regional community settings.

Support students’ development of pre-clinical and clinical skills in the University’s state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including the Simulation clinic, Dental Technology and Anatomy laboratories, and the Charles Sturt Dental and Oral Health clinics.

Actively contribute to teaching, research and curriculum development, teaching a range of relevant subjects. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to develop and progress an active research profile aligned to the strategic direction of the School.

This position is offered as a full-time continuing position on the Orange campus, but a part-time appointment may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Generous financial assistance is available to help you relocate to take up this leadership opportunity.

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

About you 

• Demonstrated evidence of full registration as a dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and in good standing with the Dental Board of Australia.
• A postgraduate degree relevant to the discipline and/or a further qualification in the scholarship of teaching and learning, or a record of academic/professional achievement of national standing through contributions relevant to Dentistry or professional activities.
• For appointment at Level C or D, a doctoral qualification relevant to clinical dentistry and a record of research achievement of national standing, through significant research contributions in an area relevant to the discipline
• A record of significant achievement relevant to clinical dentistry at a national level, in the scholarship of academic leadership, teaching and learning, research and/or professional activity.
• Significant experience and knowledge in clinical supervision and success in delivering high-quality student-centred teaching.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong professional relationships and networks to achieve objectives.

Benefits

• Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
• Professional development opportunities
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Sporting facilities (pool, tennis courts, fields) and car parking on our campuses
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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About us

The Faculty of Science and Health delivers flexible, innovative teaching programs which provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to build a career, advance their profession and contribute to their community. We currently have more than 9000 students and over 500 staff dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge.

We are a leader in strategic and applied research in a wide array of sciences. We enhance and extend knowledge, train and educate future researchers and provide scientific solutions to current challenges. We achieve this through ethical practice, professional collaborations, industry involvement and a commitment to continual improvement.

We also provide a range of health and other services to our regional communities through our enterprise activities.

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.

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 live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – 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.

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.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. 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.

Further information

Additional information is available in the applicable position description below or by contacting: Professor Andrew Flatau | Dean of Dentistry and Oral Health | DeanofDentistry@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6365 7290.

• Position Description - Lecturer in Clinical Dentistry
• Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Clinical Dentistry
• Position Description - Associate Professor in Clinical Dentistry

Closing Date: 11pm, 28 May 2024

Advertised: 16 Apr 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 28 May 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time