Lecturer in Dental Therapy

• Job Reference: 0454-23
• Date Posted: Friday, 25 August 2023
• Application Closing Date: Sunday, 24 September 2023
• Location: Preston Campus
• Salary: £40,521 to £46,974 per annum
• Basis: Full Time
• Contract Type: Indefinite
• Job Category / Type: Academic / Research
• School / Service: Dentistry
• Hours: 37.00 hours per week
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

An opportunity has arisen within the School of Dentistry for a Lecturer in Dental Therapy to support the teaching of Dental Therapy and Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes.

The successful applicant must be a qualified and experienced Dental Therapist, registered with the General Dental Council. The role will involve lecturing and the teaching of clinical skills as well as chairside clinical supervision in the onsite Dental Clinic in Preston.

The successful applicants will also be expected to contribute to the wider activities of the School and University in teaching, learning, assessment, research and income generation. Teaching experience (ideally in Higher Education) is essential, as is a first degree. A teaching qualification or willingness to undertake University PGCE on appointment is also required.

Please contact Miss Sarah Duerden, Course Lead Dental Therapy for further information: email sduerden1@uclan.ac.uk

Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based on the UCLan main campus in Preston.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, UCLan will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.