Associate Professor Oral Med.

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Kwinana Town Centre, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: 23 Jan 2023

Job no:513503
Work type:part time
Location:Oral Health Centre of WA
Categories:Health and Medical Sciences


UWA Dental School

The Oral health Centre of Western Australia

  • Discipline Lead & Program Convenor in Oral Medicine UWA Dental School / Oral Health Centre of Western Australia 
  • Part-time (30 hours per fortnight), tenurable appointment
  • Base salary range: Level D $153,830 – $169,237 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA Dental School is a contemporary, progressive, innovative and vibrant centre of excellence in dentistry. It is composed of three academic units and the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA). Our mission is to achieve excellence in dental education, research and oral health care to the benefit of our local community and the advancement of dentistry globally. This is achieved by highly qualified academics and staff, interacting with dedicated and engaged students, in state-of-the-art facilities, with up-to-date equipment and technology.

OHCWA is a partnership between The University of Western Australia and the Department of Health of Western Australia, and is the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. It treats approximately 15,000 patients a year and delivers a range of clinical and technical training programmes. OHCWA is located on the QEII campus adjacent to the new Perth Children's Hospital.

About the opportunity

The primary purpose of the position is to contribute to the didactic and clinical teaching in the discipline of Oral Medicine to postgraduate students.

The appointment offers a unique opportunity for you, as a specialist in Oral Medicine to develop innovative learning opportunities for DCD and DMD students in comprehensive oral care. You will be expected to contribute to education and clinical service delivery.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

  • Before commencement it is expected that you obtain limited registration with the Dental Board of Australia
  • Specialist dental qualification (MDSc or DClinDent) or equivalent in Oral Medicine.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge, clinical experience, skills, and judgement in the practice of clinical dentistry or hospital dentistry
  • Peer recognition in the form of fellowships from academies or colleges such as Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and/or invited presentations at international meetings
  • Current or recent clinical practice as a dental specialist in Oral Medicine with a clear understanding of the clinical environment
  • Clinical experience across a range of settings in private, hospital and university environments
  • High level of organisational skills and management of administrative tasks including program coordination in a dental school setting
  • PhD or equivalent research higher degree
  • Ability to relate to students and staff from differing cultural backgrounds
  • Experience with a range of learning modes, including flexible delivery or student-centred modes
  • Provide students with an avenue to consult on their academic progress
  • Ability to relate to students and staff from differing cultural backgrounds

Note: Travel between clinical facilities will be required

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION - Oral Med June 22_RB[1][2].pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 23 January 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Hien Ngo on (08) 6457 7636 or at [email protected]

This position is open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

  • We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
  • We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
  • We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
  • We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
  • We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.


Advertised:09 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:23 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time



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