Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Orthodontics

Times Higher Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at the Sydney Dental School. The role supports orthodontics education, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and involvement in clinical supervision within public dental services at Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Centre for Oral Health.

You will report to Professor Ali Darendeliler, contribute to education innovation, supervise research students, and help deliver continuing education

Qualifications

• Dental qualification registrable with the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Specialist Orthodontic qualification recognised by the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Overseas-trained orthodontist eligible for limited registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• undertake independent teaching in discipline, contributing to educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences meeting the University's education standards
• design and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences supporting student needs
• contribute to design and delivery of multi-disciplinary work-integrated learning units
• supervise undergraduate research students and contribute to supervision requirements
• apply scholarship and contemporary pedagogical practice to innovate in education
• carry out administrative tasks connected with the discipline
• contribute to a positive, diverse workplace culture
• understand and contribute to the university and faculty strategic agenda
• build and maintain a reputation for academic excellence through independent contributions to research and education in Orthodontics
• establish collaborations to enhance the university's research profile
• provide leadership in teaching innovation, curriculum development and research training
• satisfactorily supervise or coordinate team activities
• develop and mark teaching materials and assessments
• source and acquire research grants aligned with targets
• publish in recognised journals
• demonstrate excellence in research and educational design

Education

Dental qualification registrable with the Dental Board of Australia, AHPRA

Specialist Orthodontic qualification recognised with the Dental Board of Australia, AHPRA

Overseas-trained orthodontist eligible for limited registration with AHPRA

Job description

• Full time continuing role based at the Sydney Dental Hospital
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Orthodontics specialty) opportunity at the Sydney Dental School
• Base Salary Level B $132,533 Base Salary Level C $162,347 + 17% superannuation plus clinical loading for AHPRA registration

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 focused on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally.

Sydney Dental School (SDS)

As an academic school within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, SDS is consistently ranked as one of Australia's top dental schools. Through our delivery of integrated research, clinical training, and professional education, students benefit from the opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of clinical facilities, to interact with dental and other health professionals, and develop an understanding of real-world challenges in oral health and healthcare.

The role will report to Professor Ali Darendeliler. The Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer role supports the continued development of Orthodontics at Sydney Dental School where you will make a significant contribution to teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within our faculty. You will also support and organise continuing education for Sydney Health Executive Education (SHEEd) courses in dentistry and orthodontics.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Lecturer

• undertake independent teaching in discipline, contributing to outstanding educational design, delivery, evaluation and outcomes
• engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the University's expectations and standards for education
• design and deliver quality educational units of study and experiences that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements
• contribute to the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary work-integrated learning units and content
• engage in supervision of research students at undergraduate level, in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the School/ Faculty/ University
• apply scholarship and knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practice to innovate
  Education
• carry out administrative tasks primarily connected with the area of discipline
• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
• understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty strategic agenda

In addition as Senior Lecturer

• 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
• provide leadership with significant impact on teaching innovation, curriculum development, research training and supervision within the School or Faculty

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer who has:

• a Dental qualification that is registrable with the Dental Board of Australia, AHPRA
• a Specialist Orthodontic qualification recognized with the Dental Board of Australia, AHPRA
• for international candidates-overseas trained orthodontist eligible for limited registration with AHPRA
• experience in high quality teaching in Orthodontics for all levels of students
• deep and broad experience in teaching and research in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by participation in teaching within an established program and in a variety of settings demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives
• proven capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate an audience using a range of media
• experience in supervising or mentoring others and /or coordinating team activities
• ability to work with discipline heads and course coordinators to develop and mark teaching materials and assessments
• Specialist clinical supervision experience in Orthodontics
• ability to undertake high quality research studies and publish in recognised journals in line with the School's minimum requirements
• the ability to source and acquire research grants in line with the faculty minimum outcome targets demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly activities relevant to the discipline and educational design and practice.
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• For overseas candidates, English requirements as per Board of Australia requirements for registration
• experience in providing specialist Orthodontic treatment to a wide spectrum of patients including children, patients with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• a collegiate, team-oriented nature and experience of working as part of a team
• advanced Orthodontic specialist clinical/surgical experience gained within the public or private sector as the candidate will be required to provide orthodontic treatment to patients eligible to receive public dental services at Sydney Dental Hospital and at Westmead Centre for Oral Health.

In addition as Senior Lecturer

• a minimum of five years' substantial teaching experience in Orthodontics, particularly within postgraduate dental education
• current full AHPRA dental and specialist orthodontics registration in Australia
• an established academic with recognised standing in Orthodontics and evidence of national-level contribution to the discipline

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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 programs, 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Applications Close

Sunday 01 November 2026 11:59 PM