Senior Lecturer in Endodontics

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to 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,

Your key responsibilities

• Contribute to the DMD in clinical dentistry as a specialist in endodontics, through education, and clinical service delivery
• Participate in teaching and clinical instruction to DMD students in Comprehensive Oral Care clinics and DCD students in specialist Endodontic treatment clinics
• Provide comprehensive dental clinical services at OHCWA in endodontics.
• Participate in the development and implementation of OHCWA’s clinical management strategies and programs Serve the School and Centre on relevant committees
• Other duties as required

Your specific work capabilities (selection criteria)

The University is seeking an individual who can demonstrate their achievements as a dental academic and clinical practitioner, and can provide high level input in the School’s graduate DMD and DCD program. The appointment offers a unique opportunity for a specialist endodontist to develop innovative learning opportunities for DMD students in comprehensive oral care. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the DMD in clinical dentistry through education and clinical service delivery. Applicants should provide evidence of their achievements in each of the areas listed below.

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental qualification 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

Desirable

• 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
• PhD or equivalent research higher degree

Experience

• 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
• High level of organisational skills and management of administrative tasks including program coordination in a dental school setting Commitment to teaching and curriculum development
• 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
• Ability to relate to students and staff from differing cultural backgrounds
• 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

Personal Qualities

• Pursue and achieve excellence
• Instigate and promote change in a strategic manner
• Foster the School’s and Faculty’s relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community
• Work within a dynamic team while valuing collegiality
• Share their ideas with others and follow them through to their completion
• Initiate and promote a quality-oriented teaching and learning environment
• Lead and develop positive working relationships with other professionals
• Work in a flexible, multi-disciplinary teaching and research environment
• Contribute to the processes that enable the academic and support teams to manage the work of the School
• Communicate at a high level in both spoken and written forms

Special requirements (selection criteria)
Travel between clinical facilities as required.