Work type: Fractional / Part-time, Full-time
Department: Faculty of Dentistry (08000)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Full-time/Fractional Senior Clinical Practitioner/Clinical Practitioner in Cariology (A), Endodontics (B), and Prosthodontics (C) in the Faculty of Dentistry (4 posts) (Ref.: 501682) to commence in September 2020, on a two-year fixed-term basis.

For appointment as Senior Clinical Practitioner, applicants should possess a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or equivalent, and a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree or equivalent in Endodontics for post B or Prosthodontics for post C.  For post A, applicants should have clearly demonstrable clinical experience in the comprehensive treatment of dental patients and preferably a higher qualification in Conservative Dentistry, General Dental Practice or Family Dentistry. For all posts, applicants should be able to demonstrate proven clinical experience that shows a significant and continuous contribution to an education programme, and other relevant clinical/academic experience that has been positively evaluated by professional/academic peers at a similar level of clinical competence and training.

For appointment as Clinical Practitioner, applicants should possess a BDS degree or equivalent.

The appointees will supervise clinical teaching pertaining to the nominated Discipline (including Comprehensive Dental Care) to undergraduate students and clinical service; and assist with managing students’ families of patients.  Senior Clinical Practitioners in Endodontics and Prosthodontics who are registered as a specialist may also provide clinical training to postgraduate students.  Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to Professor M.F. Burrow at mfburr58@hku.hk. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  For Senior Clinical Practitioner posts, housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  They should state clearly on their application which post they are applying for (post A, B or C), and the time commitment (full-time or fractional).  Review of applications will start from August 4, 2020 and continue until September 14, 2020, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.