Sessional Academic

Shape the next generation of oral health practitioners by teaching in the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH), and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) programs at Melbourne Dental School / Enjoy flexible, sessional academic work.
Apply now to grow your clinical teaching expertise while guiding safe, evidence-based dental care for diverse patients

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

You will play a key role in developing dental and oral health therapy students’ clinical competence and professional judgement.

You will supervise preclinical and clinical activities at the Melbourne Dental School, guiding safe, high-quality care for diverse patients.

You will also build your own teaching skills within a collaborative, values-driven dental school community.

What you will deliver:

• Prepare for preclinical and clinical teaching sessions, reviewing materials, patient records and logistics to support evidence based learning.
• Supervise, guide and educate students during preclinical and clinical sessions, focusing on skills acquisition and knowledge application.
• Review and approve patient dental records and clinic documentation, ensuring accurate, compliant clinical records for every session.
• Facilitate student feedback discussions and complete required assessment, marking, questionnaires and sessional administrative documentation.
• Participate in meetings, training and compliance activities to maintain credentialing, child safety and high-quality teaching standards.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a primary dental qualification, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Bring at least two years’ clinical experience (varies between programs), with strong, contemporary evidence-based dental practice skills.
• Maintain current Ahpra registration with no conditions, and clinic credentialing appropriate to clinical teaching on the MDS teaching clinics.
• Demonstrate strong motivation to develop excellence in dental education, assessment and student feedback.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, contributing positively to diverse students, patients and academic colleagues.
• Exhibit well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, supporting students’ learning in complex preclinical and clinical environments.

For further information please refer to the attached job duties description.

Your new team – Melbourne Dental School

At the Melbourne Dental School, you will join a values-driven community within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. The School partners closely with the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM), delivering high-impact clinical education and patient care. You will collaborate with skilled clinicians and educators who champion evidence-based practice, innovation and student success, while enjoying strong support for your professional development and wellbeing.

Be yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact mds-operations@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Job Duties Description – Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).pdf
Job Duties Description – Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) (Coming Soon)
Job Duties Description – Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) (Coming soon)