Professor or Associate Professor in Orthodontics at The University of Queensland

• School of Dentistry
• Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50
• One of Australia’s leading oral health educators
• Teaching & Research or Clinical Academic Continuing appointment
• Based at the Herston Campus 

The University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry has a long and proud tradition of 83 years of strength in dental education and research. Recognised as one of the top regional academic institutions by both the QS and Shanghai Academic Subject Global Ratings, we are a leading oral health educator recognised for its teaching and research, renowned academic staff, alumni and quality of students.

The School is located at UQ’s historic Herston campus, you’ll be based at a hub for health research just minutes from the Brisbane CBD. The award-winning Oral Health Centre opened in 2015 and is the largest and best equipped facility for patient treatment, dental education and research in Australasia. From 2017, our Oral Health Alliance with Metro North Hospital and Health Services furthered our world-class activities in clinical teaching, research and service provision in oral health.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Professor or Associate Professor in Orthodontics to lead all aspects of the discipline, consistently demonstrating a high level of performance in teaching and research (including clinical teaching and research, where appropriate), as well as service and engagement. At this level the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate outstanding outcomes in leadership roles and have an exceptional record of leading specialist orthodontics training programs and supervising Higher Degree by Research (PhD) students successfully to completion as principal supervisor. This role is being offered at Academic Level D/E as either a Teaching and Research Academic position or a Clinical Academic position.

To view detailed information on the position, including the key requirements responsibilities, please refer to the Appointment Booklet. For a full breakdown of the academic duties, key responsibilities and selection criteria for each Level and Classification (Teaching & Research/ Clinical Academic), please email recruitment@uq.edu.au to request the document.

This is a full-time (100%), continuing position. This is a teaching & research or clinical academic position at Academic Level D or E, commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We’ll support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

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