Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Clinical Education (Oral Surgery& General Dentistry)

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 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.

TheSchool of Medicine and Dentistrystrives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactfulresearchand engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place,communitiesand the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident,competentand resilient to be agents for change.

We are committed to recruiting andretainingthe best possible staff; staffwho support our educational mission to deliveran outstanding student learning experience and producing competent, compassionate health professional and practitioners.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration.These values and behaviours are embedded in theSchool'sannual Academic Employee Career Development (AECD) / Professional Staff Career Development (PSCD) process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.

Job Description
We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Lecturer (Level B) / Senior Lecturer (Level C) of Clinical Education (Oral Surgery).



The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the clinical and didactic teaching effort of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities. The incumbent will promote and support the School’s educational mission in relation to dentistry and oral health. They will contribute to the development and implementation of high-quality learning and assessment activities across courses and programs.

The incumbent will also contribute to the broader mission of the School through scholarly and service activities as negotiated with their supervisor.

This is a full-time continuing role based at our Gold Coast location. As Griffith is a multi-campus institution, there may be some requirement to attend other campuses on occasion.

There is a requirement for considerable face-to-face didactic and clinical teaching, so the expectation is that the incumbent will regularly attend campus across the extended dentistry academic calendar, contributing to learning and teaching, research/scholarship and service activities to support the discipline and the School more broadly.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level B range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Level C range $143,418 - $165,374 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $167,799 - $193,487 per annum.

Qualifications
Candidates seeking appointment at Lecturer (Level B) will be expected to possess:

a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing,



and/or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or field.

current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

the demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students primarily in Oral Surgery, with the capacity to contribute to teaching and clinical education in General Dentistry and related disciplines.

evidence of research, scholarship, or professional engagement.

Candidates seeking appointment at Senior Lecturer (Level C) will be expected to possess:

a postgraduate qualification and either a doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent academic, clinical, or skilled standing.

current registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

evidence of experience in the delivery of student learning and curriculum development, including teaching and supervision primarily in Oral Surgery, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching and clinical education in General Dentistry and related disciplines.

an established record of research, scholarship, or professional practice.

evidence of academic or professional leadership.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees

Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment

Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

Closing date: Monday, 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contactProfessorDonaldChi, Dean of Dentistry at*****@griffith.edu.au.

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on*******@griffith.edu.au.

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📌 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Clinical Education (Oral Surgery& General Dentistry) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 City of Gold Coast