Job Description The Dean of Dentistry is a key leadership role within the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the University. The Dean will lead the dentistry discipline and is responsible for the learning and teaching, external engagement, research and strategic planning for all dental programs. The role will lead the delivery of innovative oral health programs focused on comprehensive patient care delivered through the teamwork of dentists, and dental technologists. Working closely with the Head of School, the Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) and the Deputy Head of School (Research), the Dean of Dentistry will foster strong research, and learning and teaching cultures in the dentistry and oral health disciplines. The Dean will also work with the Director of Griffith Health Clinics to ensure the sound management of the on-site public Dental Clinics. A central role for the Dean will be to ensure the delivery of the educational aspects of the clinics on the Gold Coast campus and at Warwick. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the training, rostering, supervision and any performance issues arising for supervisors and dental students. The incumbent works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the School to achieve high quality outcomes in all School activities. The Dean plays a key part in promoting the School in the wider community, both locally and more widely to build relationships with external groups and individuals and secure support to help the School achieve its objectives. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For further information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. What we can offer This is a full-time, fixed-term (five years) position based at the Gold Coast campus. The successful candidate will work across Griffith’s multiple campuses in Southeast Queensland. As a part of the Griffith Health Group, they can also undertake private work at the Dental Clinics. For further details about the role, the salary and relocation please get in touch with Dr Kathryn Buller.
