Senior Lecturer (Orthodontics) – Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Base Salary $156,103 - $179,998 (pro rata for 0.60 FTE) + 17% superannuation. Successful candidates with AHPRA Registration will also receive Dental Clinical Loading (pro-rata for 0.60 FTE).
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all of the areas in which we operate.
We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom, and to finding new paths to travel. We are focussed on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally.
Location and School
Senior Lecturer (Orthodontics) at the Sydney Dental School (SDS), a consistently ranked top dental school in Australia.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent and innovative contributions to research and education in Orthodontics.
* Establish collaborations and partnerships to enhance the research profile and reputation of the University.
* Coordinate and deliver high‐quality teaching and learning activities in line with University standards, including supervision of higher degree research students to successful completion.
* Coordinate, develop and continually improve curricula, programs and learning resources to enhance educational outcomes.
* Coordinate activities of academic staff and provide training and mentorship to less experienced lecturers.
* Provide leadership with significant impact on teaching innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the School or Faculty.
* Assist the biostatistician and other research staff with data management and quantitative analyses within the secure Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) DataLab.
* Contribute to reports and publications under the supervision of the Chief Investigator, Biostatistician and other investigators.
* Manage administrative and support tasks as required.
* Contribute to a positive workplace culture that values diversity of thought, collaboration, excellence and achievement.
* Understand and contribute to advancing the strategic agenda of the University and Faculty/School.
* Engage in community, professional and alumni outreach, contributing expertise to scholarly, research and professional activities.
* Establish partnerships and engage in translational research to achieve impactful outcomes in research, development, commercialisation and policy improvement.
* Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate to the classification level as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Post‐graduate qualification in Orthodontics (mandatory).
* Minimum five years of substantial teaching experience in Orthodontics, particularly within postgraduate dental education.
* Current full AHPRA dental and specialist orthodontics registration in Australia.
* Established academic with recognised standing in Orthodontics and evidence of national‐level contribution to the discipline.
* Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development and supervision of higher degree research students.
* Developing or established research profile with experience contributing to publications, reports and collaborative research initiatives.
* Experience supporting quantitative research activities, including working with research teams and secure data environments.
* Proven leadership capability, including mentoring and supporting less experienced academic staff.
* Strong alignment with the University's strategic objectives and commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and high‐performing academic culture.
Work Rights and Sponsorship
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre‐employment Checks
Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‐employment or background checks required for the role in a manner satisfactory to the University.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.
We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programmes, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
Application Deadline
Applications close Wednesday 03 June 2026 11:59 PM.
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