Recruitment
Start your career as a Clinical Lecturer
Are you passionate about shaping the education for Oral Health Therapy and Dentistry students? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Would you like a career as a clinical academic? Melbourne Dental School is looking for dedicated Clinical Lecturer's to join our team and make a significant impact in the field of oral health education!
What you'll do
Clinical education
Work collaboratively to engage and nurture students, providing hands-on education and supervision in our dedicated teaching clinics.
Educational excellence
Deliver first-class clinical education and patient care, helping students master person-centred, evidence-based dentistry and oral health therapy in both pre-clinical simulation and clinical settings.
Non-clinical teaching
Develop and deliver lectures, facilitate tutorials, support assessments and marking, and play a key role in mentoring students.
Collaborative environment
Work closely with Clinical Subject Coordinators, Year Coordinators, Program Directors, and our professional teams to deliver an exceptional educational experience.
Why join us?
Impactful role
Play a crucial role in developing the clinical skills of future dental and oral health students, ensuring they become competent, independent, and safe practitioners.
Professional growth
Embark on an academic career and maximise the benefits of working at the University of Melbourne.
Supportive community
Join a vibrant, supportive team dedicated to teaching excellence in dentistry and oral health therapy education and the delivery of person-centred care.
Staff benefits
Enjoy 17% superannuation, a clinical loading of $13,494 p.a. (pro-rata for dentally qualified academics), and a wide range of additional benefits. Discover all benefits here.
Who we're looking for
Experienced professionals
Practitioners with a background in clinical dental practice and education who are willing to learn and support all facets of teaching.
Dedication
Availability for a regular commitment of at least one day per week, with flexibility to fill teaching vacancies Monday through Friday.
Innovators
Enthusiastic educators eager to contribute to a forward-thinking educational environment and a commitment to life-long learning.
Recruitment Process
Hear from our clinical lecturers
Hear our current clinical lectures share their experiences of working at the Melbourne Dental School.
What does the Melbourne Dental School have to offer?
The Melbourne Dental School is at the forefront of oral health education and research, directly impacting patients, health policy, and the commercial sector. With a rich history as a school, we continue to build on this strong foundation to address the needs of oral health in a rapidly changing world. Hear from our current staff and students about their experiences.