Dentists for clinical teaching in maxillofacial surgery and oral pathology

Application deadline 26 Oct. 23:59 CET

Expected start 1 Dec.

• Institute for Odontology and Oral Health - Section for Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology Vennelyst Boulevard 9 8000 Aarhus C
• Fixed-term part-time position 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 5.5 hours per week ID: 170998

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The Institute for Odontology and Oral Health at Aarhus University’s Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a clinical lecturer for Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology as of 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and a parental leave replacement for a clinical lecturer for the period 22 February to 25 April 2027. The positions are fixed-term part-time positions at 5½ hours per week in the period 08:00-13:30.

As a clinical lecturer at the Institute for Odontology and Oral Health you will be employed at an internationally recognized institute where we research health and disease in teeth, mouth and jaws. We have an inspiring international research environment with specialized research laboratories, modern clinical facilities and advanced digital equipment at the institute.

We educate the total orofacial treatment team for the health service, distributed across three main professions: dentist, dental hygienist and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between the educations and train students to prevent and treat disease and to promote health in the population. At the institute we are about 300 staff and 700 students. Our research and teaching activities focus on orofacial health as an integrated part of general health.

Collaboration is central in our work and reflects our values of respect, trust, recognition and professionalism. You can read more about the institute here and about the faculty here.

Your tasks

As a clinical lecturer your primary tasks are practical and clinical teaching of dental students in Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology. You contribute to the development of the institute’s subject area through teaching of high international quality. In your daily work you will have close interaction with skilled colleagues.

You will become part of an inspiring professional environment with good opportunities for professional development and sparring, and part of a team with engaged clinical teachers and researchers.

You report to the head of the Section for Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology.

Your competencies

You must be trained as a dentist or a specialist dentist in maxillofacial surgery, and have Danish authorization as a dentist and the right to practise independently. We expect that you have practical experience within dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, have experience with or a desire for clinical teaching within the areas of Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology, and that you have a pedagogical didactic approach to your teaching or a desire for upskilling within the area.

As a person you have good cooperation skills, are approachable and able to contribute to a good working environment.

We expect that you speak and write fluent English.

To be considered qualified for the position, you must meet these professional criteria.

Shortlisting will be used.

Questions about the position

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the institute director Siri Beier Jensen, tel.: +45 9350 8525.

Workplace is the Institute for Odontology and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Employment period

Employment of a clinical lecturer will be for a period of 2 years with the possibility of extension for a new period of 2 years. After the second period expires, or after a total of 4 years of employment, there may be an opportunity for permanent employment.

Type of employment

• Employment as a clinical lecturer requires a relevant master's degree.
• In cases where teaching or supervision takes place in practice, it is required that the clinical lecturer themselves runs a practice.
• The hiring procedure is further described in the ministry's Regulation on the appointment of scientific staff at universities.
• Appointment and salary are in accordance with the State Academic Staff Collective Agreement - Appendix 6.
• Salary is in accordance with the above and the Salary Scale for employees at Health.
• Qualification requirements and job contents are described further in the Job Structure for scientific staff at universities.

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Examination certificates
• Template for applicants – other scientific positions
• Documentation of Danish authorization as dentist and specialist dentist, if relevant for the position, uploaded under the field ‘Additional documents’
• Publication list, if relevant for the position
• Teaching portfolio, if relevant for the position. We refer to the Guide for the use of the teaching portfolio
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system.

We refer to the faculty’s Guide for applicants.

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and desires a culture where each individual can develop and evolve. We see equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage everyone interested to apply.

Applications are submitted through Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aarhus University’s website.

Questions about the position ?

Siri Beier Jensen Institute Leader, Institute for Odontology and Oral Health - Institute Management, Odontology and Oral Health +4593508525 e-mail

Questions about application and process ?

Administration Center Health - Health HR +4561968644 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Monday 26 Oct 2026 at 23:59 CET