Senior Lecturer, Dentistry and Oral Health

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Bendigo, VICTORIA
Deadline: 24 Nov 2022

  • Full-Time, Continuing
  • Located at Bendigo Campus
  • Level C - TRP $143,087 - $164,359 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation

About the position

The La Trobe Rural Health School is the largest rural health school in Australia.  LRHS is based at all four regional campuses of the University: Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga. The School has a wide range of health courses including dentistry, oral health, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, public health, pharmacy, biomedical sciences (onshore and offshore), physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, exercise physiology, exercise science and occupational therapy. 

A Level C teaching and research academic is expected to develop curriculum, teach and/or undertake research and/or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field. An academic at this level will make a significant contribution to the discipline at the national level.  They will normally play a major role or provide a significant degree of leadership in scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

  • Completion of a PhD or an advanced degree in clinical dentistry/oral health
  • Registered or eligible for full AHPRA registration as an Oral Health Therapist or Dental clinician
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in curriculum development and teaching with a commitment to excellence in teaching.
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership at subject/course level.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in liaising with external organizations/agencies and/or the general public
  • Skills in the preparation for Higher Education teaching defined by evidence of a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or evidence of equivalent professional preparation for Higher Education teaching.
  • Demonstrated record of achievement/knowledge as a leading practitioner with a reputation for skills, knowledge, and expertise at a state/national level
  • Encourage intellectual development and career aspirations of students.
  • Record of successful research student supervision relative to opportunity

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

WelcomeVideo - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • On site child care facilities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Thursday, 24th November 2022

Position Enquiries:  Michael Angove, [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD-Senior Lecturer, Dentistry and Oral Health .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

  • Cover letter;
  • An up to date resume; and
  • A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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Why La Trobe: 

  • Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
  • Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
  • Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.