Faculty of Science and Health

Dental Academy

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health/Public Health

Employment type:  Permanent

Employment basis:  Full-time

Salary:  Lecturer £35,845 - £39,152 per annum / Senior Lecturer £40,322 - £49,553 per annum

Post number:  ZZ006268

Date published:  09 November 2020

Closing date:  29 November 2020 

Interview date:  17 December 2020

The University of Portsmouth is a dynamic and ambitious institution with a track record of success. One of only four universities in the south east of England to achieve a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked in the top 150 in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy invites applications for a full time Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health/Public Health. This post provides an exciting opportunity to join the Dental Academy at a transformative time when the development of research and innovation are high on the agenda.

The role involves contributing to and initiating dental public health related research, including the development of primary care based dental research in Portsmouth. You will also teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Applicants should hold a Primary Degree in a Health Care related discipline, a doctorate level qualification (or working towards) and have experience, knowledge and excellent skills in Dental / General Public Health and/or Health Services Research. A demonstrable record of publishing scientific papers and the potential to attract funding is essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Professor Chris Louca on 02392 845252 or chris.louca@port.ac.uk.

Please note that up-to-date appropriate professional qualifications and current registration are a requirement of this role.

Although the post is available as either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health/Public Health, only one appointment will be made.  Please note that each post has a different person specification/job description.  You should also indicate in the ‘reasons for applying section’ whether you wish to be considered for the Lecture or Senior Lecturer position.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line.  It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University’s application form.

Please note that Non-EEA applicants can be considered for positions that have been advertised for less than 28 days unless they are currently living outside of the UK or a current Tier 2 visa holder in a different profession or at a different employer.  The post must meet the minimum skills and salary requirements as set out in the UKVI immigration rules.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.   

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To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line. 

It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University’s application form.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.