Lecturer

Lecturer

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 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 quality teaching and research, the department is seeking a:

100% Lecturer

The candidate is a dental surgeon with confirmed academic, clinical and pedagogical expertise in cariology, preventive dental medicine and endodontics, as well as substantial experience in preclinical and clinical university teaching.

In their area of specialisation, the holder will be responsible in particular for:

TEACHING AND STUDENT SUPERVISION

• designing, developing and updating teaching content in cariology and endodontics based on current scientific knowledge;
• participating in theoretical, preclinical and clinical teaching at Bachelor, Master levels as well as postgraduate and continuing education;
• organising and coordinating preclinical teaching, including practical work, teaching materials and assessment methods;
• developing and participating in theoretical, practical and oral assessments of students;
• providing clinical supervision of students and intervening in situations beyond their level of autonomy;
• coordinating and supervising assistants involved in teaching activities;
• supervising Master theses, doctorates and other academic projects;
• contributing to the development and evaluation of new pedagogical approaches;
• carrying out management and organisational tasks related to teaching and participating, if necessary, in committees or working groups in their area of specialisation.

RESEARCH

The holder will also contribute to the scientific activities of the Department which will result in the publication of related articles, notably by:

• developing and conducting research projects in cariology and endodontics, including in the field of dental medicine education;
• developing national and international scientific collaborations;
• scientific supervision of students and young researchers;
• valorising results through publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree in dental medicine at Master level or equivalent qualification;
• Academic doctorate and PhD, with advanced scientific training in endodontics, cariology or a directly related field;
• Confirmed clinical experience in conservative dental medicine, cariology and endodontics;
• Substantial university experience in theoretical, preclinical and clinical teaching in cariology and endodontics;
• Proven experience in designing and coordinating preclinical teaching as well as developing teaching materials and assessment methods;
• Experience in developing and/or conducting university examinations in dental medicine;
• Good knowledge of the university curriculum in dental medicine and the articulation between preclinical and clinical teaching;
• Experience with pedagogical formats such as problem-based learning (PBL) or similar methods;
• Experience in supervising Master students and/or doctoral candidates;
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct research projects independently;
• Scientific record evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals;
• Experience in coordinating and supervising a team involved in teaching;
• Good organisational, planning, coordination and teamwork skills;
• Excellent command of French and English, especially for scientific writing;
• Good command of German is an asset.
• Academic experience within a faculty of medicine or a Swiss university dental medicine structure is an asset.

Starting date

1 February 2027, or by agreement

Contact

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

Your application file 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

Permanent DIP contract

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

In the interest of gender parity, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.