Clinical Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join us as Senior Lecturer/Professor (dependent on experience) and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (or restorative subspecialty). The successful applicant will provide leadership in research and teaching in Restorative Dentistry (or sub-specialty). The post-holder will be expected to conduct high quality research and to provide teaching in Restorative Dentistry (or sub-specialty) at all levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate and trainees, including clinical/chairside supervision primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students. An honorary consultant position with NHS Tayside will be sought.

Key priorities will include:

• Provide senior leadership roles as appropriate in Restorative Dentistry (or subspecialty)
• Undertake research leading to high-quality REF-returnable publications and apply for external grants and funding opportunities to enhance research profile
• Lead development of teaching initiatives including assessment in Restorative Dentistry and related disciplines
• Develop and deliver clinical and didactic teaching in Restorative Dentistry (or restorative sub-specialty)
• Undertake clinical duties as Honorary Consultant within Restorative Dentistry (or subspecialty) in conjunction with NHS Tayside, including training of training grade and SAS grade staff

Who we’re looking for:

• BDS qualification or equivalent
• Full registration with the GDC at the time of commencing the post, and on GDC Specialist list for Restorative Dentistry or one of the restorative sub-specialties
• PhD or equivalent in a relevant specialty area
• Evidence of high-quality research in restorative dentistry and/or restorative subspecialties.
• Significant experience of teaching and assessment in restorative dentistry (or restorative subspecialty) at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

The University of Dundee is one of the UK’s leading universities – internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst others. Conveniently located on the banks of the River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee – an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology.

For further information about this position please contact: Professor Philip Preshaw, Dean of the School of Dentistry at PPreshaw001@dundee.ac.uk

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduates, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BAME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the Race and Equality Charter and Stonewall as well as a range of disability services, create and enjoyable and inclusive place to work