Associate Professor in Periodontics

at  University of Melbourne

Job no: 0062488
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne Dental School
Salary: Level D – $ 175,858 - $ 193,740 p.a. plus 17% super (Additional clinical loading of $13,494 p.a. with dental qualification)

As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, after seven days of internal advertising, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:

• they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
• they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
• they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.

In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Candidates.

• Teach, research, and provide academic and clinical leadership in Periodontics for graduate and postgraduate programs.
• Opportunity to influence international periodontics research and education with recognised clinical and academic expertise.
• 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!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will have extensive clinical experience in Periodontics and a proven track record in clinical teaching, including course development and student satisfaction. They will excel in exploring new educational methods, possess strong research capabilities with an established publication profile, and demonstrate the ability to attract research grants and supervise research students. Additionally, they will work collaboratively and independently, building rapport within a diverse team environment.

You will also have:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field such as Periodontics or a related discipline and a completed specialist dental qualification in Periodontics or Periodontology
• Extensive clinical experience in Periodontics.
• A strong track record in research with an established publication profile.
• Ability to supervise research higher degree students, graduate and postgraduate research students through to thesis completion.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
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 available for this position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Professor in Periodontics will provide academic and clinical leadership in teaching and research for both graduate and postgraduate programs. This role involves curriculum development, supervising student research projects, and delivering high-quality periodontics education. The successful candidate will have a strong record in academic periodontics, recognised internationally for their research, and must hold specialist dental qualifications and a PhD in Periodontics or a related discipline, with eligibility for national registration through AHPRA.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, benchmarked teaching with contemporary pedagogical insights to ensure high satisfaction in degree programs and CPD courses.
• Undertaking clinical teaching supervising treatment of student periodontic cases to completion of care
• Demonstrate a proactive reflective teaching practice through seeking guidance from senior teaching staff and student feedback.

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 )
  ^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 Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@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 .
  Advertised: 22 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
  Applications close: 03 Jul 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time