Dentists for clinical teaching in the field of maxillofacial surgery and oral pathology

Department of Odontology and Oral Health at Aarhus University’s Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a clinical lecturer in Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology as of 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and a maternity cover for a clinical lecturer in the period from 22 February to 25 April 2027. The positions are temporary part-time positions of 5½ hours per week in the time window 8:00-13:30.

As a clinical lecturer 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 complete 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 have a 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 instructors and researchers.

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

Your competences

You must be trained as a dentist or as a specialist dentist in maxillofacial surgery, and have Danish authorization as a dentist and the right to practice independently. We expect that you have practical experience in 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 wish to upskill in the area.

As a person you have good collaboration 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 head Siri Beier Jensen at tel.: +45 9350 8525.

The workplace is the Department of Odontology and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Employment period

Employment of a clinical lecturer is 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 further employment without time limitation.

Basis for the appointment

• Appointment as a clinical lecturer requires a relevant master's degree.
• In cases where teaching or supervision takes place in practice, there is a requirement that the clinical lecturer themselves runs a practice.
• The appointment procedure is further described in the ministry's Regulation on appointment of scientific personnel at universities .
• Appointment and remuneration are in accordance with the state agreement for academics - Appendix 6.
• Remuneration follows the above and Salary scale for employees at Health .
• Qualification requirements and job content are described further in Job structure for scientific personnel at universities .

Application

Your application must include the following

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

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants .

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

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

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students and 9,000 staff with an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at www.au.dk