Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry and General Practice

Job no: 0059338
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Dental School
Salary: Level D – $169,094 – $186,288 p.a. plus 17% super

• Join a dynamic team and undertake impactful and translational research in the broader field of restorative sciences.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines supporting restorative clinical dentistry teaching.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Professor in Restorative Dentistry and General Practice to join the Melbourne Dental School at the University of Melbourne. The Associate Professor will work closely with academic staff to promote excellence in restorative sciences for entry into the dental profession.

You will be a part of our dedicated team focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure and will be actively supported in career and leadership development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in association with research teams within the Melbourne Dental School and the University.
• Contribute and support the development of the School’s research strategy.
• Senior academic leadership of curriculum design and development including assessment and evaluation in curriculum areas related to restorative dentistry restorative sciences and general practice.

• Active engagement in service, leadership and coordination roles in the discipline, School and Faculty

Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role you have an internationally recognised publication record of distinction and innovation. You will also have extensive knowledge of the sector and demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry partners to deliver collaborative engagement programs.

You will also have:

• A completed primary dental qualification registrable with the Dental Board of Australia, with experience working in general practice dentistry and current AHPRA registration (with no current or prior notifications) and a completed PhD in an appropriate field of expertise.
• Experience in clinical teaching in dentistry and demonstrated ability for excellence in teaching including the capacity to initiate course development.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as work positively in a team and to collaborate in team-taught courses.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

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 programme 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. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit –https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katie Robertson via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 27 September 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)