Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene

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FTE There is opportunity for full-time, job-share or fractional posts withinthe current academic structure.

Whilst based at our City Campus, Gloucester, you may be required to work at any University site or any other reasonable location wherethe University is undertaking business.

At the University of Gloucestershire, we are proud to beshaping the future of higher education across the region. As we continue toinvest in innovative learning environments that help create excellent studentexperiences and future outcomes, we eagerly await the 2027 opening of the brandnew Three Counties Dental School. This purpose‑built facility represents a major investment in dentaleducation for the region that will provide exceptional clinical teachingspaces, simulation suites, and patient facing learning environments.

Weare now seeking an ambitious and inspirational Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist to join our team and lead the development of our first BSc (Hons)
Dental Hygiene course.

This exciting role offers a rare opportunity to shape,develop, and deliver innovative dental care education as part of the School'sgrowing portfolio. As our inaugural Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene, you willplay a leading role in designing and launching our new BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene programme. Working closely with senior colleagues, healthcare partners and the Deputy Head of School, you will help build the programme from theground up, shaping the curriculum, partnerships, clinical learning opportunities and the student experience.

Once in post, you will be uniquely placed to contribute to the ongoing development of the Three Counties Dental School, supporting itsvision as a transformative centre of excellence in dental education that willequip students with the specialist skills required for their future careers,while helping address a recognised regional workforce shortage in dental careprofessions.

To recognise the significantleadership responsibilities associated with establishing this new provision,the successful candidate will receive a temporary leadership supplement for thefirst 12 months whilst undertaking the role of Dental Hygiene Clinical Education Development Lead.

Following the establishment phase,the role will transition into a substantive Senior Lecturer position focused onprogramme leadership, teaching excellence, clinical education and the continued growth of the Three Counties Dental School.

• Help create a brand-new Dental Hygieneprogramme for a great Universitywhilst making a tangible impact on oral health education and dental careprovision in the region
• Influence the future dental careworkforce
• Work within a state-of-the-art new Dental School, designedfor transformative dental care professional education and community impact
• Combine academic leadership and practice with clinical education
• Develop strategic partnerships acrossNHS and independent practice settings
• Join an ambitious and collaborative
  
  School committed to innovation and student success
• Access excellent professional development opportunities, includingsupport for further postgraduate or academic qualifications

You may already be working withinhigher education, or you may be an experienced Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist looking to take the next step into academic practice.

Most importantly, you will bring:

• Significant contemporary clinical experience
• Passion for education and workforce development
• The ability to inspire students and colleagues
• The ambition to help build somethingexceptional

As this is a Senior Lecturer role you will be expected to have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education or be activelycommitted to working towards this.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 9thAugust 2026

Interview:
To beconfirmed

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer,demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant,demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those whoserve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair andequitabletreatment throughout the recruitment process,recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria withinthe job specification.