Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve.
As a community we are committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching across our diverse academic programs and courses. These include undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dentistry, medicine, dental hygiene, dental technology and dental prosthetics, paramedicine, and public health.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our educational mission to deliver an outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professionals and practitioners.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration. These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Staff Career Development process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.
The Lecturer in Clinical Dentistry will make significant contributions to teaching efforts of the School and is expected to carry out activities which maintain and develop scholarly, research and/or professional activities within the School of Medicine and Dentistry’s academic team.
The successful candidate will participate in teaching and course development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to the development and delivery of didactic and clinical learning and teaching services, particularly in general dentistry practice. This role also involves supervising student research projects, coursework theses, and Higher Degree by Research theses. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to the broader mission of the School through scholarly and service activities as negotiated with their supervisor.
This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Lecturer (Level B) range $108,298 - $128,608 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $126,708- $150,471 per annum.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Peter Thomson, Dean of Dentistry, School of Medicine and Dentistry at [email protected].
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].
For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF5777G.
Closing date: Tuesday, 3 September 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.