Lecturer in Orthodontics

Job no: 0060770
Location: Hospital Based
Role type: Part-time ( 0.8 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Dental School
Salary: Level B- $114,645- $136,136 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support students in developing skills in person-centred evidence-based dentistry in a pre-clinical and/or clinical environment!
• 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 Lecturer in Orthodontics, is primarily responsible for teaching students in the discipline area of Orthodontics in all years of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) but as required you may also teach across other MDS degree programs, graduate diplomas or certificates.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and contribute to a high standard of teaching to students undertaking a clinical degree program.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars, and other learning and teaching duties, as required.
• Contribution to and engagement in the assessment process and provision of student feedback in line with identified and agreed assessment philosophy.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated Lecturer in Orthodontics who can demonstrate high-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of diverse students and patients. You will be able to flexibly work autonomously and as a collaborative team member within a coordinated teaching environment.
You will also have:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field such as Orthodontics or a related discipline and a completed specialist dental qualification in Orthodontics.
• Demonstrated clinical experience with a diversity of experience.
• Demonstrated clinical teaching experience specifically with students undertaking tertiary dental education.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team - Melbourne Dental School
The Melbourne Dental School has 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 from translational biomedical science to clinical studies, and pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a programme 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 page!
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katie Robertson via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 7 January 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone.
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