Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health and Oral Epidemiology

Job Description

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting internal opportunity for a Senior Lecturer to focus their efforts on leveraging an established record of achievement in teaching Dental Public Health and Oral Epidemiology, alongside a strong contribution to research, service and engagement. Working within a collaborative and purpose‑driven academic environment, the role contributes to UQ’s ambition to create change together through impactful education, research translation and community partnership. This appointment also plays a leadership role, coordinating and guiding colleagues while supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates to successful completion. Recent UQ research advances in dentistry, including innovations in jaw reconstruction that demonstrate the University’s translational impact, further underscore the dynamic and forward‑looking context in which this role operates.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating an established and effective contribution to teaching in Dental Public Health and Oral Epidemiology across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Making original contributions that expand knowledge or professional practice in the discipline through curriculum innovation, research and engagement.
• Coordinating and leading significant aspects of academic programs, including course coordination, curriculum design and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing academic leadership through research supervision, mentoring, service and engagement activities aligned with UQ values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

This is a part time (60%), continuing position at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer).

About You

You will bring a strong, well‑rounded academic profile and a commitment to excellence, including:

• Completion of a PhD in Dental Public Health or Oral Epidemiology.
• An established profile in teaching and research within Dental Public Health or Oral Epidemiology.
• National recognition in your area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations.
• A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• Evidence of high‑quality teaching at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels across a variety of settings.
• A strong track record of course coordination and contribution to curriculum development and innovation.
• A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles alongside strong engagement in external professional and community activities.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Saso Ivanovski at s.ivanovski@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the About You section.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualification checks. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑63876).