Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Dental Education

• Full time/Part time Fixed term up to 25 June 2026, located on the Camperdown Campus at the Sydney Dental School

• Exciting opportunity for an early to mid-career academic with specialist expertise in curriculum design and development

• Base Salary Level B/C $122,830 p.a. - $150,461 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) + 17% superannuation

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.

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 Associate Professor Jinlong Gao , Director of Academic Education. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• participate in pre-clinical and clinical teaching in the DMD program, delivering student-centred teaching which meets the University's expectations and standards for excellence in teaching

• coordinate a unit of study in the DMD program and collaborate with relevant academic and professional staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for students

• apply scholarship and contemporary pedagogical practice to drive education innovation and uplift student experience

• contribute to knowledge advancement through research and scholarly creative work in dental education or relevant dental discipline.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. A globally ranked university , ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia.

About you

The University values trust, accountability and excellence . As such, we see the importance of recruiting talented academics who align to these values and who will lead our teaching and research work at the university in the years to come. You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.

We are looking for education focused candidate who understand the principles and pedagogy of good curriculum and assessment design, and who will make a significant contribution to improving the student experience at the University. Successful candidates will understand or be willing to learn the research principles around teaching and learning design, delivery, and evaluation. We are therefore looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Dental Education (Education Focused) who has:

• registered or eligible for registration as a dentist with the Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA)

• preferably a PhD (or near completion) in Dentistry or a relevant field or equivalent research experience in dentistry and health professional education

• experience with pre-clinical and/or clinical dental education

• understanding of human research ethics, governance processes, and academic integrity principles

• excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and knowledge.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Work rights for Australia

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 (Category A)

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, including women.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

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