Thank you for your interest in joining JCU's College of Medicine and Dentistry. Through teaching and research excellence, we are committed to producing graduates who go on to rural and regional careers. JCU is focused on training a fit-for-purpose regional, rural and remote health workforce to ensure a future where communities can be confident of equitable access to high-quality health care close to home. Through JCU's undergraduate courses, research, specialist GP training program, and collaboration in Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs, JCU is committed to making a difference to the health of underserved communities.
All of this happens in some of the most interesting places in the world. In JCU Townsville and JCU Cairns, students and staff are part of, and serve, a range of diverse communities. JCU undergraduate medicine, pharmacy and dentistry students have a positive rural experience throughout their degree, seeing first-hand the implications of the lack of healthcare services in regional, rural and remote communities. Students undertake a high number of clinical placements in regional, rural and remote Australia and benefit from a wide breadth of experience where they develop a strong level of clinical skills. It is these experiences that ensure they are well equipped when they graduate to work in regional, rural and remote communities and beyond.
We are pleased that you are interested in joining us on this journey to make rural health matter. We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Professor Sarah Larkins
Dean of the College of Medicine and Dentistry
Students and staff can develop professional skills in some of the most fascinating places on Earth. Students don't just leave with degrees, they finish with stories. JCU staff are committed to inspiring those stories through research and teaching excellence that brings together people and societies, the natural world, the built environment and experiential learning.
Our character and actions are underpinned by our values and beliefs:
We’re looking for our employees of the future who subscribe to our values and beliefs and recognise that knowledge has the power to change lives. We ignite and support a passion for learning in our community and welcome dedicated professionals who can help us make a difference.
JCU has an Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2015-2020 (PDF, 2144 KB).
Candidates are supported knowing JCU’s Vice Chancellor and senior management team are fully committed to the goals and strategies laid out in the Workforce Strategy to increase, retain and develop our Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Increasing numbers of staff at JCU are undertaking cultural awareness training, so members on the selection panel should have an understanding of significant cultural differences.
Join a committed team dedicated to educating the Dentists of the future at one of the world’s leading educational institutions focusing on the Tropics.
The College of Medicine and Dentistry is looking to appoint to a series of exciting, newly established clinical academic positions in Clinical Dentistry, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute substantially to the future development of Dentistry and Oral Health Science at James Cook University.
Based at our state-of-the-art clinical teaching facilities in Cairns, we offer positions at Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor levels, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Reporting to the Head of Dentistry, Professor Peter Thomson, you will teach in both General and Specialist Dentistry and will have unique opportunities to help design, implement and deliver high-quality teaching of Clinical Dentistry at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You may also develop specific clinical and teaching responsibilities in aspects of the curriculum relevant to your special interests.
Contributing to supervision and assessment of student Dental Practitioners performing general dental care for patients, you will also be encouraged to be actively involved in the academic life of the College of Medicine and Dentistry and will have extensive opportunities to participate in collaborative research and innovation both nationally and internationally within the College and the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine.
Based at our state-of-the-art clinical teaching facilities in Cairns, the Lecturer in Oral Biosciences contributes to the delivery and coordination of teaching in Oral Biosciences. With a focus on teaching in the areas of physiology, microbiology, immunology, haematology, and other biosciences related to Dentistry and Oral Health, you will contribute to the design, implementation and assessment of the preclinical components of the Bachelor in Dental Surgery course.
With a bachelor’s degree in a biosciences related field and a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, you will demonstrate experience with university learning management systems, technology-enhanced learning methods and teaching delivery to large cohorts. You will also be encouraged to be actively involved in the academic life of the College of Medicine and Dentistry and will have extensive opportunities to participate in collaborative research and innovation both nationally and internationally within the College and Division of Tropical Health and Medicine.
An appropriate and attractive salary will be offered including a range of flexible salary packaging options.
Generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions.
With the Great Barrier Reef, Australian Outback and ancient rainforests, North Queensland has a treasure-trove of natural wonders to explore.
The urban centres of Cairns and Townsville are major commercial and tourism hubs, providing opportunities for business, recreation and adventure.
North Queensland is home to some of the best weather that Australia has to offer. Sunny days, warm waters, cool ocean breezes and a generally comfortable climate are part of what make North Queensland such a popular place to live.
The North Queensland climate is characterised by two distinct seasons, with warm temperatures and a low rainfall during the winter period while summer sees higher rainfall and warmer, balmy temperatures.
For more information, visit JCU North Queensland.
Cairns is the principal centre of Far North Queensland with a population of more than 240,000 people. About a 2-hour flight from Brisbane, Cairns is surrounded by lush World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest to the west and north and by the Great Barrier Reef to the east.
With unique natural and built environments, Cairns has a broad range of amenities to suit multiple lifestyles. Embrace the tropical environment by visiting the Great Barrier Reef and discover where the reef meets the rainforest in the majestic World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Find your place in neighbourhoods that are sprawled along the beachfront, nestled beside the mountains, or mere minutes from the heart of the city. Get a glimpse into the region’s rich history and culture at the local museums and art galleries or take a trip to the charming village of Kuranda after taking in the amazing views from the scenic cableway.
Cairns itself offers a range of parks, more than 450 kilometres of cycleways, and extensive tropical botanic gardens to explore. Cairns is a major commercial, industrial, educational, retail and entertainment centre. Tourism, health care and construction are major sectors of the Cairns economy, with the Cairns Airport having the highest passenger to population ratio in Australia.
Find out more about what Cairns has to offer
