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This is a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Dental Education (Education Focused) role with one of the leading companies in AU right now University of Sydney with an amazing team. They are continuing to grow rapidly. This is the chance to join right as the takes off. More About the Role at University of Sydney Part-time (0.2 FTE) Continuing opportunity as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in dental education Make a significant contribution to student education as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Dental School (SDS) Base Salary Academic Level B $122,830 - $145,858 (pro-rata) or Academic Level C $150,461 $173,492 (pro-rata) 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney School of Dentistry (Sydney Dental School or SDS) is ranked amongst the top dental schools internationally and is one of the largest dental schools in Australia. It has campuses in the Sydney Dental Hospital (in inner-eastern Sydney) and the Westmead Centre for Oral Health at Westmead Hospital (in western Sydney), and outreach service-based teaching is undertaken across the state of NSW. The School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Dental Education. The purpose of this role is to deliver clinical learning experiences and mentorship to students across the SDS. The position will contribute to the leadership and reputation of the University of Sydney and Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) by participating in collegial governance and decision-making and fostering a culture of excellence through guiding academic staff and students towards success. Your key responsibilities as a Lecturer (Level B) will be to: Deliver core clinical learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students engaged in SDS education programs deliver clinical education in dental practice and provide mentorship to students engage with professional learning opportunities provided at the faculty and University level develop educational resources which reflect contemporary and innovative practices in the discipline, including clinical educational practice assist in the coordination of activities of other academic staff within the team or discipline. Your key responsibilities as a Senior Lecturer (Level C in addition to the above): Establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the university design, coordinate and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student learning and meet accredited curriculum requirements, and contribute to the innovative design, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the areas of health research and evidence translation in healthcare provide leadership that has a significant impact on teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the school participate in academic administration, school meetings, and initiatives aligned with the faculty and the University''s strategic priorities. About you (Lecturer Level B): Registered as a General Dentist or Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Preferably a PhD in dentistry or equivalent research experience in dentistry and health professional education significant experience working in a clinical setting and proven ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform pedagogical practice (usually more than three years post an accredited health professional qualification) experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate students in the provision of outstanding patient care a network of relationships with key academic, clinical and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders experience in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by student coaching and skills development demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives with a clinical focus. About you (Senior Lecturer Level C in addition to the above): PhD in dentistry or relevant field Established scholarship or research track record in dental research or health professional education prior and proven experience in clinical teaching. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role 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. As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements (Category B) 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 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