Lecturer (Education Focused)-Sydney Dental School

Part time (0.60 FTE) fixed term until 31 July 2026

Lecturer (education focused) role supporting delivery of high-quality education at the Sydney Dental School

Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328+ 17% superannuation 

Sydney Dental School (SDS)

Part time (0.60 FTE) fixed term until 31 July 2026

Lecturer (education focused) role supporting delivery of high-quality education at the Sydney Dental School

Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328+ 17% superannuation 

Sydney Dental School (SDS)

About The Opportunity

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 Lecturer (education focused) role will contribute to the delivery of high-quality education across the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in unit coordination, curriculum design, and multi-disciplinary teaching, ensuring seamless academic delivery and maintaining the standards expected of the DMD program.

The role reports to Professor Woosung Sohn, Chair of Population Oral Health in the University of Sydney School of Dentistry. Professor Sohn leads the research and teaching in population oral health at the Sydney Dental School and works closely with NSW Health and local health districts to develop a population oral health research strategy aligned with the state's needs and school priorities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake independent teaching and contribute to outstanding educational design, delivery and evaluation
• coordinate a Semester 1 unit of study, ensuring high-quality oversight and delivery
• design and deliver educational units that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements
• contribute to multi-disciplinary, work-integrated learning units and content
• develop and refine independent research skills under supervision
• conduct research or scholarly activity related to teaching and learning in the discipline
• supervise research students in accordance with faculty expectations
• apply contemporary pedagogical practices to innovate education
• carry out administrative tasks related to teaching and learning delivery
• mentor and train less experienced academic staff
• contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture
• support the university and faculty strategic agenda

About You

• APHRA registration as a dental practitioner(General dentist, Oral Health Therapist or Dental Specialist) desirablepreferably hold a PhD in dentistry equivalent research experience in dentistry and health professional education
• demonstrated understanding of contemporary formative and summative assessment practices in the discipline and can demonstrate their successful design and delivery of these practices
• record of excellent teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, as evidenced through feedback (from students, peers, and/or supervisor)
• experience in health professional education, including supervising or mentoring others
• proven ability to coordinate team activities and academic delivery
• strong understanding of curriculum design and student-centred learning
• demonstrated ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary and work-integrated learning
• emerging research profile with interest in education-focused scholarship
• commitment to mentoring and supporting academic colleagues
• ability to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive academic environment
• awareness of strategic priorities in higher education and dental training.
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
• proven ability to coordinate team activities and academic delivery
• strong understanding of curriculum design and student-centred learning
• demonstrated ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary and work-integrated learning
• emerging research profile with interest in education-focused scholarship
• commitment to mentoring and supporting academic colleagues
• ability to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive academic environment
• awareness of strategic priorities in higher education and dental training.
• 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.

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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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

How To Apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Thursday 30 October 2025 11:59 PM