Job Description
The Associate Professor of Clinical Education (Oral Surgery) / Professor of Clinical Education (Oral Surgery) is a member of the School of Medicine and Dentistry's academic team. The successful candidate will lead the development and establishment of a specialty in Oral Surgery, while continuing to provide academic and clinical leadership of undergraduate oral surgery education. They will undertake scholarly activity in clinical education and oral surgery and perform appropriate administrative duties.
The role requires close collaboration with the Dean of Dentistry and the Head of School to implement the School's strategic priorities in learning, teaching and research. The incumbent will play a key role in advancing evidence‐informed clinical education and strengthening research capability and output across the School.
Salary Range
Full‐time equivalent base salary for an Academic Associate Professor (Level D) ranges from $172,686 - $190,248 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Total FTE package ranges from $202,043 - $222,590 per annum.
For an Academic Professor (Level E), the base salary is $222,445 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Total FTE package is $260,261 per annum.
Qualifications
* Possess a doctoral or master's qualification, or equivalent accreditation and standing, and/or professional fellowship.
* Hold current specialist registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Demonstrate extensive experience in Oral Surgery, including a strong record of promoting student learning and contributing to curriculum development in clinical education.
Desirable skills and expertise include:
* Experience leading or contributing to the establishment, accreditation, or review of specialist postgraduate clinical training programmes (e.g. DClinDent or specialty registrar programmes).
* Evidence of professional recognition beyond the employing institution, including leadership roles within specialist colleges, professional societies, advisory groups or involvement in guideline development.
* Demonstrated innovation in clinical education, including development of advanced assessment methods, supervision frameworks, simulation‐based learning or technology‐enhanced teaching.
* Experience supervising specialist trainees, postgraduate coursework students or higher‐degree research candidates within a clinical academic or health service partnership setting.
* A doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent professional standing through advanced specialist clinical training, leadership in specialist education and a sustained record of practice‐based clinical scholarship.
How to Apply
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds to apply. All applicants must have unrestricted working rights; VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Please submit your application online and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, a current CV/resume with full contact details, and names and contact details of at least three professional referees.
Application Contact
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Roy George, Acting Dean of Dentistry at r.george@griffith.edu.au or by phone on (07) 5678 0751.
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at j.dhall@griffith.edu.au.
Closing Date
Monday, 15 June 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least one to two weeks from the closing date to receive an application update.
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