Clinical Lecturer in Dental Education x 2 at University of Plymouth

The University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School is looking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic academics to contribute to the development, evaluation and teaching across all years of its highly successful BDS and BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene programmes. The School is currently #1 in the Guardian League Table 2022 and #3 in the 2021 NSS.

We particularly welcome applications from clinically qualified candidates with an interest for enhancing our underpinning scientific foundations and integrated oral science teaching, learning and assessment; simulated, digital and technology enhanced learning. You will be an excellent communicator and an enthusiastic educator with a commitment to developing our undergraduate professional programmes and research activities. You will be expected to facilitate learning across a range of activities including small group life science and EBL sessions, in the simulated dental learning environment (SDLE), chairside on clinic, through lectures and interactive workshops.

You will have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree, full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC) be an active clinician and have or be willing to gain a qualification or recognition of teaching in HE.

For an informal discussion, please email:
Dr Zoe Brookes, Associate Head of Teaching & Learning zoe.brookes@plymouth.ac.uk or
Professor Ewen McColl, Acting Head of School ewen.mccoll@plymouth.ac.uk

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Sunday 10^th September 2023

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 25^th September 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

These are full-time positions working 37 hours a week on a permanent basis. 

Flexible working options including Job Share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpage

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.