Casual Academic - Population Oral Health

The University of Sydney Dental School is currently seeking expressions of interests from both internal and external Clinical Educators to join the team on a specialised project in Broken Hill. You will be supervising DMD4 students’ rural placements. Each student placement will be for an 8-week period.

About the opportunity

·       will be required to stay with students in Broken Hill and provide clinical supervision for students clinical activities

·       rural placement in Broken Hill is planned to commence in first semester; first rotation will commence on 26 August until 18 October 2024

·       CD4 rate of approx. $96 per hour plus on-cost for superannuation and insurance

·       Support with accommodation, travel and rental car available.

About you

·       significant experience working in a clinical setting and proven ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform pedagogical practice

·       experience in teaching and learning in a tertiary environment, as evidenced by student coaching and skills development

·       demonstrated success in designing implementing and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives with a clinical focus

·       a network of relationships with key academic, clinical and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders

·       experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities

·       demonstrated capacity to stimulate, actively engage and educate students in the provision of outstanding patient care.

·       Have an interest in strengthening the rural health workforce

To be considered for this position, you will need to be able to commit to a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks. Reimbursement for travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses will be provided. Candidates who are interested in more than a two-week period, will be provided with reimbursement for travel to and from Broken Hill during the placement.

Applications will be considered from multiple channels, including;

·       current Academic Dentistry Casuals

·       current Fixed term or continuing Academics – secondments would be considered

·       external candidates including regional candidates in Broken Hill.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Requirements are APHRA and also WWCC

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