About this Opportunity
* Continuing, Full-Time (Part-Time Negotiable)
* School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
* CQUniversity Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
* Total Remuneration $130,270 to $153,255 pa (including salary of $110,080 to $129,503 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
CQUniversity is a leader in quality education, training and research.
We are seeking an experienced academic to join our team as a Lecturer in Oral Health.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to curriculum design, and advancing research within the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences.
Your teaching will span lectures, tutorials, clinical sessions, and hands-on workshops, supporting student learning across both on-campus and online environments.
You will coordinate units, supervise honours or postgraduate students, and engage in scholarly and professional activities.
This role suits a collaborative, student-focused academic committed to excellence in teaching and a strong team culture.
Why CQUniversity?
We offer a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Our School has a strong industry link, hands-on learning, and commitment to real-world outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, innovative team focused on student success.
What We Offer
* 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
* 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
* 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave
* 7.25 hours engaged service leave
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Requirements
* A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in Dentistry, Oral Health, or a closely related discipline.
* Experience as a dentist, oral health therapist, dental hygienist or dental therapist with adult scope of practice.
* A sound understanding of current professional and educational issues in oral health.
* Current full registration as a dental practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Dental Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students and support their educational development through diverse, multi-modal teaching strategies.
* Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching/Education.
* Ability to engage and collaborate with industry and community stakeholders.
* Strong teamwork skills with effective communication and interpersonal abilities.