What started as Queensland's first university in 1909, with just three faculties and 83 students, has grown into university ranked in the world’s top 50 that is renowned for being a leader in teaching and research.

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Even after 100 years of history and excellence, we haven’t forgotten that UQ was founded by – and for – the people of Queensland. In 2022, we launched the Queensland commitment as part of our belief that education and opportunity should be available for all Queenslanders by breaking down personal, financial and geographical barriers. It’s this commitment that re-emphasises that UQ is a place for everybody: no matter who you are, where you’re from, or what challenges you’ve faced, you can pursue your ambitions at UQ.

• School of Dentistry (dentistry.uq.edu.au)
• 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.

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.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is available for this appointment.

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

• AHPRA: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an orthodontist, or eligible for Limited Registration with AHPRA with expectation to achieve full registration within 3 years of commencing.

• Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

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.

To view detailed information on this position, including the key requirements and responsibilities, please click the APPLY NOW button from this page and download the appointment booklet from POSITION DESCRIPTION in this page.

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.

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

Please download the Information Booklet by tapping POSITION DESCRIPTION in this page. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition on 0447 512 425 or caitlin.savage@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-29331) in the subject line.

To submit an application for this role, click the APPLY NOW button from this page, tap JOB PORTAL and upload your documents in the UQ Careers portal.

Applications close: Sunday 12th November at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-29331).