Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer Endodontics

Job Description:

Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor

UWA Dental School

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia

• Join a vibrant team of fellow Academics changing the future of Dentistry
• Level C or D, full-time appointment on an ongoing (tenurable) basis
• Base salary range: Level C $132,381 – $152,279, Level D $158,906 - $174,822 p.a. (prorata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA Dental School aims “To be recognised internationally as a contemporary, progressive, innovative and vibrant centre of excellence in dentistry”, and “To achieve excellence in dental education, research and oral health care to benefit of our local community and the advancement of dentistry globally”. The School’s motto is “to pursue the impossible while achieving excellence”. The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) is a centre within The University of Western Australia. The Centre is the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. The Centre is the clinical facility of the Dental School. It treats over 15,000 patients a year and delivers a range of clinical training programs. The appointee will be responsible to the Dean and Head of School/Director OHCWA.

About the opportunity

Level C:

As the appointee you will contribute to the didactic, clinical and laboratory teaching in the discipline of Endodontics to Doctor of Dental Medicine graduate (DMD) and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) postgraduate students. You will also provide dental treatment to patients at OHCWA. The appointment offers a unique opportunity for you, as a specialist endodontist, to develop innovative learning opportunities for DMD students in comprehensive oral care. You will be expected to contribute to the DMD in clinical dentistry through education and clinical service delivery.

Level D:

As the appointee you will be responsible for the clinical and didactic teaching of Endodontics within the School’s educational programs (such as the DMD and DCD), as well as providing clinical service in Endodontics. The University is seeking an individual who can demonstrate their achievements in Endodontics, and who can provide high-level input into the School's educational programs. The appointment offers a unique opportunity for a dental academic to develop innovative learning opportunities for all levels of students. The successful candidate will be expected to lead graduate (DMD, and DCD) students, to teach Endodontics and Dental Traumatology, and to conduct and supervise research. In line with the level of appointment, more senior responsibilities and leadership will be expected.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate: PD Endodontics Level C.pdf Position_Description_AProf Endo.pdf

Level C

• PhD or equivalent research higher degree, registrable with the Dental Board of Australia
• Specialist dental qualification (MDSc or DClinDent) or equivalent in Endodontics registrable with the Dental Board of Australia without limitations
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge, clinical experience, skills and judgement in the practice of clinical dentistry or hospital dentistry
• Peer recognition in the form of fellowships from academies or colleges such as Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and/or invited presentations at international meetings
• Current or recent clinical practice as a dental specialist in endodontics, with a clear understanding of the clinical environment
• Clinical experience across a range of settings in private, hospital and university environments
• Initiate high quality curriculum development, evaluation and review of material in both graduate and postgraduate courses, and explore new educational methods for teaching and learning
• Experience with a range of learning modes, including flexible delivery or student-centred modes Provide students with an avenue to consult on their academic progress Ability to relate to students and staff from differing cultural backgrounds

Level D

• Dental qualification registrable with the Dental Board of Australia
• Specialist qualification registrable as an Endodontist with the Dental Board of Australia
• PhD or other research qualification. Evidence of high-level clinical capabilities, and leadership Demonstrated experience in providing specialist endodontic patient services
• Demonstrated track record of research output plus excellence and leadership in dental research - evidence could include major peer-reviewed publications, national/international reputation for excellence in research and/or graduated research higher degree students or other similar evidence

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 2 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robin Ford at robin.ford@uwa.edu.au

This position is open to international applicants.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

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