Lecturer

About the job

Organisational entity Faculty of Medicine Section / Division Section of Dental Medicine - CUMD Position Lecturer Position code CE10 Maximum class 20 Body Teaching staff Activity rate 80% Workplace Faculty of Medicine, CMU Application deadline 12-11-2027 Reference 7167

Job description

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva benefits from an enriching multicultural dynamic to which it contributes through its influence within the framework of its mandates: teaching, research and its partnership with the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

The Department of Preventive and Primary Care Dental Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine has the mission to create favourable conditions for quality training in the field of medical sciences, based on evidence-based pedagogy and using cutting-edge teaching methods.

To ensure teaching and research in dental medicine, the department is looking for a:

lecturer

with proven experience in cariology and endodontics as well as expertise in adhesive dentistry and conservative treatments. The person must have a senior scientific profile and demonstrate confirmed skills in teaching and the development of original pedagogical methods.

In their area of specialisation and within a research group, the person will be responsible for the following tasks:

TEACHING AND STUDENT SUPERVISION

• Develop teaching content, design didactic and assessment methods, and organise teaching practice, particularly preclinical.
• Organise student assessment (continuous assessment, exams, selection of experts) and determine the necessary technical resources.
• Continuously adapt teaching to scientific developments in the field, notably in adhesive dentistry, caries diagnosis and new diagnostic aid tools.
• Participate in theoretical, preclinical and clinical teaching at all levels, undergraduate and postgraduate, in cariology and endodontics.
• Coordinate the team of teachers and assistants involved in preclinical teaching.
• Participate in continuing education programmes.
• Ensure follow-up of management tasks related to teaching.
• Supervise and mentor master’s students and doctoral candidates.
• Participate, where appropriate, in internal and external committees related to the field of specialisation.

RESEARCH

• Participate in a research project in the field of specialisation: adhesive procedures and minimally invasive restorations, early caries diagnosis, artificial intelligence applied to diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making, and the tension between profitability and validity of treatments in dental medicine.
• Disseminate results in internationally recognised scientific journals.
• Participate in national and international seminars and conferences in the field.
• Contribute to funding acquisition and the development of scientific collaborations.

Required qualifications and skills

• Federal diploma of dental surgeon or equivalent qualification.
• Doctorate in dental medicine preferably with a PhD. A Privat-Docent title is an asset.
• Proven experience in cariology, endodontics and adhesive dentistry, both clinically and in teaching.
• Good knowledge of the structure and histology of dental tissues, related to carious processes and adhesion mechanisms.
• Mastery of digital dental technologies.
• Knowledge of the dental medicine training curriculum, undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Demonstrated experience in developing innovative teaching methods and tools.
• Training in university pedagogy or medical and dental education.
• Experience in coordinating teaching programmes or teams.
• Interest in innovative methodological approaches in research, notably artificial intelligence and data analysis.
• Capacity for innovation and project development, including interdisciplinary projects.
• Excellent command of French, proficiency in English and ease in scientific writing in English.
• Ability to unite, coordinate a team, organise and plan.
• Team spirit and collegiality.
• Publications in international peer-reviewed journals and academic influence are an asset.

Start date

1 April 2027 or to be agreed

Contact

Please apply exclusively online by clicking the button below "postuler/ apply now".

Your application must include: a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position.

No paper applications will be accepted.

Additional information

Public law contract (DIP) of indefinite duration

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the influence of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.