Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, with a focus on Paediatric Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry, to contribute to our high-quality teaching and scholarship. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the education of future dental professionals and be part of a vibrant academic community.

• Contribute to the teaching and delivery of the BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy Undergraduate Programme, including clinical supervision.
• Provide academic and personal support to students.
• Support student recruitment and admissions in the subject area.

• Professional Membership/Registration with the GDC is an essential requirement.
• Candidate with a Diploma or equivalent/higher qualification in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy.
• At least three years of postgraduate clinical experience in dental hygiene and therapy.
• Experience in teaching within a classroom and clinical setting.
• Strong record in pedagogy and student support.
• Higher education teaching accreditation (Associate Fellow or Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) or in the process of obtaining it.
• Postgraduate qualification in science, dental, or education is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to develop funding proposals, and to build relationships and manage conflicts positively.

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence, continuing to live and breathe this spirit today, not simply because it's 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, believing that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointment processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

• Competitive salaries.
• Access to a generous pension scheme.
• 30 days' leave per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time/fixed‑term).
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• Range of work‑life balance and family‑friendly inclusive employment policies.
• Flexible working arrangements and campus facilities.

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