Reference Number: 1598630
About the Role:
Curtin University is seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor to the role of Discipline Lead, Oral Health Therapy within the School of Nursing. This is a pivotal academic leadership position responsible for shaping the future direction of the Oral Health Therapy program and strengthening its reputation, relevance, and impact.
The role will lead the review and revitalisation of the Oral Health Therapy course, working closely with the Course Coordinator to enhance curriculum design, delivery, and student outcomes. A key focus will be supporting accreditation requirements with the Australian Dental Council, ensuring ongoing compliance and excellence in program standards.
The Discipline Lead will also play a central role in growing and sustaining strong industry partnerships, expanding placement opportunities for students, and enhancing graduate employability. In addition, the position contributes to academic leadership across the discipline, including mentorship and supervision of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, and active involvement in initiatives that improve student engagement, experience, and retention.
This position is offered as Teaching and Research. Teaching Academic pathways may be considered for candidates with a strong clinical education background and a demonstrated iSoLT track record.
This teaching and research position is full time, permanent, with a salary range between $173,635 - $191,099 (ALD), plus 17% superannuation.
Who we are looking for (selection criteria):
- A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
- Registered as an Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA registration.
- Deliver high quality and innovative teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of modes and levels.
- Lead major curriculum initiatives and pedagogical developments, including review and renewal of course content and structure.
- Provide leadership of course and teaching initiatives in collaboration with Course Coordinators and academic teams.
- Foster a culture of teaching excellence and continuous reflective improvement in teaching practice.
- Display a commitment to the discipline through the scholarly development and delivery of high-quality educational programs.
- Undertake nationally and internationally competitive research and contribute to the discipline’s scholarly profile.
- Undertake principal supervision of honours, masters, and doctoral (HDR) students.
- Contribute significantly to academic leadership, service, and collegiality within the University.
- Provide leadership in external engagement and industry partnerships relevant to Oral Health Therapy and clinical placement development.
- Mentor and support less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing academic environment.
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check
The Curtin School of Nursing is the longest-established nursing school in the Australian university sector. Since opening in 1974, the school has played a central role in Curtin’s leadership in health sciences education and research. Today, we rank in the top 100 in the world for Nursing in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
The school delivers undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas ranging from diabetes and critical care to child health and midwifery.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - 1 page is sufficient
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. 