Lecturer In Dental Hygiene

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve.

As a community we are committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching across our diverse academic programs and courses. These include undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dentistry, medicine, Dental Hygiene, dental technology and dental prosthetics, paramedicine, and public health.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our educational mission to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professionals and practitioners. 

About the Opportunity
The Lecturer in Dental Hygiene is a member of the School of Medicine and Dentistry’s academic team. In this role you will make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of oral health education at undergraduate level, undertake administrative duties and contribute to scholarship.

The incumbent will contribute to the Griffith University’s established Bachelor of Dental Hygiene program aimed at providing high-quality education to improve oral health in the community in collaboration with the professions.

The successful candidate will support the Program Director, Dean of Dentistry, and the Head of School to implement the School’s and University’s learning and teaching strategies to develop students with the capacity to apply their knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to communities.

In addition, you will contribute to the broader mission of the school through scholarly and service activities.

This is a fixed term (2 years), part-time (0.6FTE/60%) position based at the Gold Coast Campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary for Lecturer (Level B) is in the range $108,298 - $128,608 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $126,709 - $150,471 per annum (pro-rata).

The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration. These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Staff Career Development process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Possession of a Dental Hygiene qualification/ Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent qualification in Dental Hygiene.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Nigel Robb, Dean of Dentistry on ******@griffith.edu.au. 

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner, on *******@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on + +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF4874H.

Closing date: Monday, 22 April 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.