Job Opportunity

School of Dentistry

Part-time (20%), permanent position

Base salary will be in the range $140,293 - $161,518 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)

Based at Herston campus

About This Opportunity

The School of Dentistry are seeking to appoint an experienced Specialist Periodontist to grow their profile in clinical teaching, clinical research and service and engagement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Clinical teaching, course coordination, preparing and delivering lectures, assessing students, contributing to innovative curriculum design, providing academic counselling, and adhering to university teaching rules.
• Research: Maintaining an active record of research outputs, participating in applications for research funding as chief investigator, contributing to transfer of knowledge, and utilising best practice research methodologies.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervising HDR students as well as students enrolled in advanced or speciality training programs, developing researcher capability, facilitating engagement opportunities for supervisees, managing employees and resolving any conflicts as they arise.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a clinical academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

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, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

• Completion of an advanced professional qualification and/or a PhD in Periodontics.
• An established profile in clinical teaching and/or clinical research in Periodontics.
• Expert industry knowledge and extensive experience in a general or specialist capacity, including evidence of dissemination of new and innovative clinical techniques.
• A record of peer reviewed publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences, in conjunction with evidence of contribution towards successful applications for external research funding.
• Evidence of a substantial senior contribution to quality clinical teaching at undergraduate postgraduate and/or professional entry level.
• A strong track record of course coordination and participation in the development and continuous innovation of new programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.
• A solid record of the contribution to the supervision of students in advanced or speciality training programs.
• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with demonstrated leadership roles in external activities that foster links within the profession and the relevant specialty, including developing consultancies in speciality areas.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia, education check, and AHPRA registration. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ove Peters at o.peters@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume and a cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54862).