**Job Title:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated academic to contribute to the training of highly sought-after graduates for work in our urban, regional and rural communities.
The Role:
We are part of the Oral Health discipline responsible for producing job-ready graduates and preparing professionals to practice in urban, rural and regional community settings.
The successful candidate will actively contribute to teaching, subject coordination and curriculum development, teaching a range of preclinical and clinical subjects in the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) program using both didactic and clinical delivery methods.
They will also have an opportunity to develop and progress an active research profile with a strategic research and innovation focus aligned to the overall strategies of the University.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* To teach a range of preclinical and clinical subjects in the Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) program
* To contribute to the development of new courses and programs within the School
* To conduct research that aligns with the strategic research priorities of the University
* To provide clinical services in the Charles Sturt Oral Health and Dental Clinics upon negotiation with the Dean of Rural Dentistry and Oral Health and the Clinical Director
**About You:**
We are looking for someone who has:
* A qualification relevant to the discipline and appropriate to the level being applied for
* Full registration (for teaching/research) as a Dentist or Oral Health Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
* An excellent understanding of the clinical practice of oral health therapy, supported by a record of teaching and subject coordination relevant to the discipline and appropriate to the level being applied for
* Evidence of the delivery of high-quality student-centred learning and teaching in oral health therapy and/or general dentistry
* A record of research activity or capability relevant to the discipline and appropriate to the level being applied for, as outlined in the position descriptions
**What We Offer:**
* A generous relocation package to assist with moving to Wagga Wagga
* Access to world-class facilities and industry connections
* The opportunity to contribute to the development of health professional education and health-based research programs
* A commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and participation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index
**How to Apply:**
Please click on the "Apply" button below to submit your application online. As part of your application, please ensure you attach a statement of suitability addressing the selection criteria, along with your CV.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.