Role type: 0.8FTE to 1.0FTE (Full-time, part-time, or a job-sharing arrangement will be considered)
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/S School: Melbourne Dental School
Salary: Level D - $183,859 - $202,556 (pro-rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super
We are seeking an Associate Professor in Periodontics to lead the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) Periodontics program as Course Convenor, shape national curriculum frameworks and accreditation standards, and develop a thriving research portfolio with substantial grant funding.
Responsibilities
* Lead strategic education and curriculum development: develop and deliver benchmarked teaching across entry‐to‐practice and specialist programs, lead curriculum renewal, and chair national educational initiatives in Periodontics.
* Manage the Periodontics Course Convenor Role: provide strategic leadership for the DCD Periodontics program, ensuring national competitiveness, quality assurance, and innovation in specialist clinical training.
* Conduct and lead research programs: establish and grow a research portfolio, secure competitive grant funding as Chief Investigator, publish high‐quality research outputs, and supervise higher degree and postgraduate research students.
* Provide national and institutional leadership: shape national clinical guidelines and accreditation standards, lead mentoring programmes for early and mid‐career academics, and develop national and international partnerships.
Qualifications
* Current specialist AHPRA registration in Periodontics without conditions or restrictions.
* Completed PhD in a relevant field or related discipline.
* Strategic leadership experience in clinical teaching with demonstrated excellence in course development and benchmarking.
* Strong track record in research with an established publication profile and capacity to attract research grants.
* Experience supervising research higher degree, graduate, and postgraduate research students to thesis completion.
* Established professional standing in Periodontics, such as editorial board roles or leadership in professional bodies.
Benefits
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well‐being.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower work‐life balance.
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
* Health and well‐being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Visa sponsorship is available for this role. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions.
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