Address Full time, continuing position
Make a significant contribution to student education at the Sydney Dental School
Base Salary $118,390 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
As an Academic School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School (SDS) is consistently ranked as one of Australia's top dental schools. Delivering integrated research, clinical and professional education, students benefit from the opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of clinical facilities, to interact with dental and other health professionals, and develop an understanding of real-world challenges in oral health and healthcare.
The Sydney Dental School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer, Orthodontics – Clinical Education. This position is crucial in making significant contribution to teaching and learning practice and engages in educational leadership within the school.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
contribute to knowledge within the discipline and outstanding teaching and learning outcomes
contribute to the research, education, and administrative activities of the discipline/ School/ Faculty
engage with professional learning opportunities provided at the faculty and University level including the Graduate Certificate (Higher Education) and working towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
willing to take undertake a part-time secondment to the LHD to treat public patients
engage in seeing public patients at the Dental School
maintain an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda and contributes to furthering that agenda.
About you
a BDS/DMD or equivalent primary qualification allowing for registration as a dental practitioner with general registration in Australia
a relevant graduate degree (desirable)
a proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly activities to inform innovative pedagogical practice
demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate an audience using a range of media
deep and broad experience in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders
experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities.
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Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include, diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
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Applications CloseTuesday 09 April 2024 11:59 PM
