Lecturer, Tooth Conservation

Full time or part time / fixed term until March 2027
Make a significant contribution to education in the Sydney Dental School -Westmead Campus
Base Salary starting from $127,436- $151,328 (pro rata for FTE) + 17% superannuation + additional loading for AHPRA registered dentists
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.

We are seeking an experienced Lecturer to play a significant role in teaching in the Tooth Conservation in Simulation Clinic in the BOH program at the School of Dentistry of Faculty of Medicine and Health. The role requires a motivated clinical educator with experience in working in a clinical setting, teaching in a tertiary environment, supervising, or mentoring students and coordinating team activities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

· teach into undergraduate BOH course in the Tooth Conservation in Simulation Clinic in the BOH program and, when needed, engage in clinical teaching of BOH students in a clinical setting.

· take on responsibility for unit of study coordination and contribute to curriculum development

· contribute to the faculty’s academic program of innovation in education and excellence in governance

· contribute to administrative aspects of teaching, research, and community-industry engagement

· have opportunities to engage with the profession of Dentistry and the public, and collaborate with our clinical partners and staff in research, teaching, and industry engagement

· work as an effective team member and, as required, coordinate units of study

· undertake academic administration associated with units of study, assessment, quality assurance and student progression

About you

· relevant qualifications (BOH/DDS/DMD degree or equivalent, PhD is not required) and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications/training

· registered in NSW as health professional in relevant discipline- as dentist or oral health therapist (with adult scope)

· demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate students in the provision of outstanding patient care

· demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives with a clinical focus

· demonstrated knowledge of teaching and coordination processes in Sydney Dental School relevant for the role

· significant experience working in a clinical setting and proven ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform pedagogical practice (usually more than 3 years post accredited primary healthcare qualification).

· experience in teaching in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in clinic and/or simulation clinic settings either as academic or casual staff

Sponsorship / 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

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.

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Monday 09 March 2026 11:59 PM