As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people.

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.

We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.  

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why Griffith University?

Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.

• Salary packaging options & corporate health discounts.

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.

Griffith Health

Griffith Health is one of Australia’s leading health educators. Through leadership and innovation in teaching, research and community engagement, Griffith Health helps to create sustained improvement in health and healthcare for local, national and international communities. Griffith Health students benefit from award-winning Learning and Teaching staff, state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned research programs within a purpose-built Griffith Health Centre. Griffith Health has five schools, School of Applied Psychology, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry provides state-of-the art facilities, including a comprehensive dental clinic in which our students learn their craft. The School offers postgraduate degrees in clinical dentistry, medicine, and public health, as well as undergraduate programs in dental health science, dental hygiene, dental prosthetics, and dental technology, paramedicine, and public health.

About the opportunity

The Dean of Dentistry is a key leadership role within the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the University. The Dean will lead the dentistry discipline and is responsible for the learning and teaching, external engagement, research and strategic planning for all dental programs. The role will lead the delivery of innovative oral health programs focused on comprehensive patient care delivered through the teamwork of dentists, and dental technologists.

Working closely with the Head of School, the Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) and the Deputy Head of School (Research), the Dean of Dentistry will foster strong research, and learning and teaching cultures in the dentistry and oral health disciplines.

The Dean will also work with the Director of Griffith Health Clinics to ensure the sound management of the on-site public Dental Clinics. A central role for the Dean will be to ensure the delivery of the educational aspects of the clinics on the Gold Coast campus and at Warwick. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the training, rostering, supervision and any performance issues arising for supervisors and dental students. The incumbent works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the School to achieve high quality outcomes in all School activities.

The Dean plays a key part in promoting the School in the wider community, both locally and more widely to build relationships with external groups and individuals and secure support to help the School achieve its objectives.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For further information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

What we can offer

This is a full-time, fixed-term (five years) position based at the Gold Coast campus. The successful candidate will work across Griffith’s multiple campuses in Southeast Queensland. As a part of the Griffith Health Group, they can also undertake private work at the Dental Clinics. For further details about the role, the salary and relocation please get in touch with Dr Kathryn Buller.

About you

You will demonstrate considerable experience in leadership of academic teams both within the dental discipline and across the campus. 

The successful candidate will have research interests and a proven track record in specialist areas relevant to the dentistry and oral health disciplines. In addition, we are seeking candidates who have a well-developed, industry-informed international research profile. 

You will have a track record of successful supervision of postgraduate research student and honours student projects along with a focus on deep and comprehensive stakeholder engagement (industry, government, community). You will have a demonstrated commitment to fostering an outstanding student experience and leading a culture of active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs.

Candidates should possess

• A specialist dental qualification and PhD (or equivalent qualification e.g. DDM, DDS) in a related discipline; 

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Key resonsibilities

(please tap POSITION DESCRIPTION on the right side of this page to download the full selection criteria)

 Learning & Teaching

• Ensure high standards of quality in learning and teaching in all dental programs.

• Leadership and management of Clinical Education.

• Foster an outstanding student experience.

• Continuously improve teaching practice, facilitate improved student retention, employability and successful outcomes for students.  

• Demonstrate leadership in innovation in the dentistry and oral health disciplines.

Research

• Be a leading authority in the relevant discipline or area of expertise.

• Attract and generate nationally competitive research funding. 

• Provide academic leadership ensuring consistently high-quality experiences and outcomes are achieved for higher degree research (HDR) candidates. 

• Provide mentoring and leadership by fostering the research of other groups and individuals within the Department/School, academic group, and inter-disciplinary collaborations across the University. 

Engagement

• Develop meaningful and impactful partnerships with the broader community.

• Promote and lead the enhancement of performance and reputation of the Group and the University. 

• Promote and lead the enhancement of student learning experiences through active engagement with industry and broader community. 

Leadership and Staff Management

• Provide values and ethics-led academic leadership that fosters excellence in learning and teaching, research, scholarship and external engagement outcomes.

• Lead and mentor academic staff . 

• Support, ensure and maintain compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety. 

• Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism. 

Please create a CANDIDATE PROFILE in CAMPUS RADAR (quick and easy - only first two sections required) tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files):

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position;
• Your current CV;
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the POSITION DESCRIPTION - download from the right side of this page);
• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia).