Clinical Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry

Salary: £34,978 - £66,466

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Ranked 1st in the UK for Dentistry in the 2018 Guardian University Guide, the School of Dentistry is continually credited as one of the top places to study dentistry in the world. 

The School has pioneered new approaches to the prevention and treatment of cleft lip and palate, tooth decay, child-friendly dentistry and oral cancer. This technologically-advanced and supportive environment prepares students for the industry in a way like no other. 100% of graduates are in work or further study, six months after graduating, according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey. 

It is run by a team of highly motivated University and NHS specialists who pass on their skills and expertise to tomorrow’s generation of health professionals. Be prepared to join them in delivering an exciting and challenging curriculum as well as enhancing it with your own expertise. 

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Clinical Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry. 

Applications are invited from suitably trained and qualified dental surgeons for this opportunity for qualified dentists looking for a stimulating and rewarding career as a clinical academic.  

We are looking to appoint academic staff to provide clinical teaching to dental students, clinical service and research, contributing to the growth and development of teaching and research activity in the School.  

We will consider full and/or part-time appointments which will be permanent posts subject, where appropriate, to satisfactory completion of probation. 

Your priorities will include:

• The clinical teaching, supervision, mentoring and examination of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Lectures, seminars, tutorials and examinations for dental students
• Research activity which could include pedagogy in line with our research interests
• Clinical duties in Restorative Dentistry in conjunction with NHS Tayside
• Examining for undergraduate and postgraduate students

Who we’re looking for:

• BDS or equivalent
• Full registration with the GDC
• At least 3 years' experience in general/community practice/hospital practice
• Ability to engage in research and generate outputs of a standard required for submission to the UK Research Excellence Framework
• Ability to plan challenging and innovative learning activities and effective assessment methods

We are 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 many others. Conveniently located on the banks of 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. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links. 

For further information about this position please contact Professor Mark Hector, Dean of Dentistry. Tel: 01382 381661, e-mail - m.p.hector@dundee.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2020.

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