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Part-time, Fixed Term Contract until 29 November 2027 with the possibility for extension
Professional Practitioner in Dentistry- Oral Health or Dental Hygiene or Dental Prosthesis
Academic level B or C + 17% superannuation - successful candidates with AHPRA Registration will also receive Dental Clinical Loading (pro-rata)
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney School of Dentistry (Sydney Dental School) is ranked amongst the top dental schools internationally and is one of the largest dental schools in Australia. It has campuses in the Sydney Dental Hospital (in inner-eastern Sydney), the Westmead Centre for Oral Health at Westmead Hospital (in western Sydney), the Nepean Centre for Oral Health and outreach service-based teaching is undertaken across the state of NSW.
The Practitioner in Dentistry Level B (Lecturer) will prepare students in clinical skills required to meet eligibility requirements for completion of a degree leading to professional registration. They will exercise professional judgement on routine clinical matters to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, including those on clinical placement. They should have a very strong clinical experience combined with an educational or management focus and may require or seek collaborative consultation for supervision from senior staff when performing novel, complex or critical tasks.
The Practitioner (Level B, Lecturer) roles in the Sydney Dental School are for general dentists or Oral Health Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Prosthetists, Dental Therapists with more than 3 years’ experience who have already developed skills and competencies. They will generally hold primary employment (including self-employment) outside the University in public or private health settings.
The Practitioner in Dentistry Level C (Senior Lecturer) significantly contributes to clinical teaching and learning by applying their extensive clinical experience in developing and implementing contemporary, relevant and best-practice clinical skills teaching and assessment with a focus on coaching and developing students in the provision of best-practice patient care within a real or simulated clinical setting (including training in professional standards of the discipline) and related or incidental activities. They will teach and supervise mainly postgraduate students, but may also be involved in undergraduate teaching, including students on placement. They may be required to supervise/support Level 1 2 Practitioners and technical support staff as required.
The Practitioner (Level C, Senior Lecturer) roles in the Sydney Dental School are for Dental Specialists or Oral Health Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Prosthetists, Dental Therapists in leadership roles. They will generally hold primary employment (including self-employment) outside the University in public or private health settings.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Level B:
undertake teaching and training of students in clinical setting (which can include some but not solely teaching in a simulated clinical setting), applying clinical experience and expertise to inform best practice teaching
deliver professional standards training and education to students to prepare them to meet eligibility requirements for completion of a degree leading to professional registration
applies clinical knowledge and experience to inform high-quality patient care whilst also supervising the training of pre-registration students
engage in high-quality clinical teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for clinical education staff. This may involve delivering teaching to students whilst also delivering treatment to patient
provides advice, mentoring, and guidance relevant to the stage of training to students to prepare them for engaging in clinical practice
contributes to innovative clinical education practices to improve educational outcomes
contribute to the development of assessment material and undertake contemporaneous sessional assessment with feedback to students and theory and practical assessments in the formal assessment periods (marking exam papers and practical models)
applies expertise in clinical practice to provide training and support to other academic staff on effective, innovative and contemporary clinical practice
provide mentoring and guidance to students and Level 1 Professional Practitioners, role modelling effective patient interaction and care
supervise undergraduate or pre-registration students on observational or clinical placements, or students undertaking internships/work experience
contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
maintains an understanding of the University’s strategic agenda and actively contributes to furthering that agenda
appropriately represent the University in partner organisations, clinical settings, and the community, maintaining productive links between the university and clinical or industry partners
undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
Level C:
demonstrate professional standards to students to prepare them to meet eligibility requirements for completion of a degree leading to professional registration or specialist registration
ay contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative practices in clinical teaching and learning, and assessment materials, with a view to improving educational outcomes
undertake independent teaching and training of advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students (including those on placement) within a simulated or real clinical setting, applying clinical experience and expertise to inform best practice teaching
engage in high-quality teaching and learning experiences which meet the university’s expectations and standards for education
apply specialist or advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to inform high-quality patient care whilst also supervising the training of pre-registration and specialist students
supervise students as they deliver treatment to patients
engages constructively with student feedback and evaluations of teaching practice
contribute to the development of assessment material and undertake contemporaneous sessional assessment with feedback to students and theory and practical assessments in the formal assessment periods
applies best practice in clinical training, in line with contemporary clinical practice
provides appropriate advice and guidance relevant to the stage of training to students to prepare them for engaging in clinical practice
provides mentoring and guidance to students, Level 1 and 2 Professional Practitioners and technical support staff (where required), with a focus on role-modelling effective patient interaction and care
contributes to creating a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
develops, nurtures and maintains productive links between the University, the profession and the University’s clinical and or industry partners
undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required.
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About you
Level B
APHRA registered
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
qualified health professional or practitioner with more than 3 years clinical experience who have already developed skills and competencies
significant experience working in a clinical setting and proven ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform clinical practice teaching
experience in clinical or simulated teaching and learning in a tertiary environment (or clinical placement), as evidenced by student coaching and skills development
demonstrated success in implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives with a clinical and patient care focus
a network of relationships with key academic, clinical and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders.
Level C
APHRA registered
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
demonstrated excellence in clinical activities relevant to educational design and practice
demonstrated understanding of contemporary clinical best-practice
a dental specialist or highly qualified health professional or practitioner with an extensive clinical experience who have developed specialist or advanced skills and competencies
have deep and broad experience in effective clinical teaching and learning, as evidenced by high-quality student outcomes
demonstrated excellence in clinical activities relevant to educational design and practice
demonstrated applied understanding of contemporary clinical best-practice
significant experience in supervising and or mentoring students
extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary teaching practices and assessment in clinical and/or simulation settings.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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
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.
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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