Job no: 0063793 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Melbourne Dental School Salary: Level C – $146,050 - $168,403 p.a., 17% super plus; $13,494 p.a.
for dentally qualified academics Provide academic and clinical leadership in paediatric education, research, and training across graduate dental programs.
Lead national-level research and curriculum development in paediatric dentistry, influencing the discipline through clinical and scholarly expertise.
About the Role The Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics will provide academic and clinical leadership in paediatric education and research within the graduate dental programs.
This role involves teaching, curriculum development, supervising student research, and contributing to paediatric scholarship.
The successful candidate will have specialist dental qualifications in paediatrics, a Ph D, and national registration, with their research recognized as influential in advancing the field.
Your responsibilities will include: Preparation and delivery of teaching with contemporary pedagogical insights to achieve a high standard of teaching satisfaction in our entry to practice degree programs and continuing professional development (CPD) courses offered by the School.
Regularly contribute and lead curriculum development, assessment and evaluation renewal and redesign in consultation with relevant academic and professional staff in the School.
Undertake clinical teaching supervising treatment of student paediatric cases to completion of care including coordination and multidisciplinary referral and care, as required.
Administrative tasks associated with the subjects taught, including consultation with students, marking and assessment.
Who We Are Looking For The successful candidate will have extensive clinical experience in Paediatrics, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
They will demonstrate excellence in clinical teaching, course development, and student supervision, with a focus on exploring innovative educational methods and contributing to research initiatives.
You will also have: A completed Ph D in a relevant field such as Paediatrics or a related discipline and a completed specialist dental qualification (or equivalent) in Paediatrics with the ability to register with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA (with no current or prior notifications).
Experience in clinical teaching in dentistry and demonstrated ability for excellence in clinical teaching including the capacity to initiate and develop course development and teaching materials.
An ability to supervise research higher degree, graduate and postgraduate students through to thesis completion.
Requirements This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University.
In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
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 translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research.
The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a program 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.
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Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 09 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr
