Lecturer in Endodontics

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. 

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.

Job Description

The Lecturer is a member of the School of Medicine and Dentistry’s academic team. In this role the incumbent will make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of dental education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct research, and undertake administrative duties. 

The incumbent will build upon Griffith’s already strong program of dental and oral health programs and develop clinical and research partnerships aimed at improving health and community care through the health professions.

The incumbent will support the Dean of Dentistry, the dentistry and oral health team, and the Head of School in implementing the School’s Learning and Teaching and Research Plans and will be expected to advance research-informed clinical education and research within the School.

This is a continuing, part time (60% FTE) position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University 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).

Qualifications

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Possession of a specialist qualification in endodontics and PhD or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

Additional Information

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
• 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 working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Roy George, School of Medicine and Dentistry via email [email protected] or by phone on (07) 567 80751.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected] .

For application support, please contact People Services on + +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF5235I.

Closing date: Monday, 8 July 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.