Lecturer in Bioscience

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Lecturer to join the School of Clinical Dentistry, within the Faculty of Health at the University of Sheffield. You will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of undergraduate programmes, particularly the flagship Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc, while also playing a key role in high-quality postgraduate research (PGR) supervision and student support.

Teaching areas of interest include physiology, immunology, biology, histology and relevant laboratory techniques. Research interests in molecular cell biology aligned with institutional priorities (including cancer, nucleic acid research and health technologies for oral applications) are welcomed. Applicants with research interests aligned to the School’s strategic research themes are encouraged to apply. This post offers the opportunity to establish and/or lead your own research group, contribute to interdisciplinary projects, and deliver *-level outputs and impact.

You will supervise PhD students and early career researchers, and develop externally funded research and innovation programmes that align with national and international priorities. You will be based in a world-leading centre for oral and dental research, with a collaborative, well-resourced environment and access to cutting-edge laboratory infrastructure and core technical support.

Education

• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of teaching of fundamental oral and dental sciences to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Clinical Dentistry.
• Areas of particular teaching expertise may include physiology, immunology, histology and molecular biology. Teaching is largely but not exclusively within the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc programmes.
• Prepare and implement student assessments, both formative and summative.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Contribute to PGR supervision.
• Undertake academic duties as required.
• Contribute to the process of undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment and selection.
• Maintain and enhance the quality of student experience through excellence in teaching and learning.
• Contribute to programme development and design and support School initiatives.
• Participate in University and Faculty-wide initiatives to enhance teaching and staff development.

Research and Innovation

• Develop an interdisciplinary and collaborative research programme aligned with the strategic priorities of the School and wider University.
• Develop your trajectory as an academic researcher, including publication, securing external research funding, and pursuing other indicators of standing in the field.
• Seek external funding to support research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Conduct innovative research and scholarship evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed international journals (4
  * quality research).
• Generate significant income through research grants or increased research student numbers.
• Determine research objectives, and initiate and implement a programme of research.
• Engage positively with the academic community in your field, within Sheffield and beyond.
• Engage in professional and scholarly activities in line with expectations at this level, including peer review of papers and grants, external examining, committee and professional body involvement, conference contributions, and advisory or policy roles nationally and internationally.

Professional Standing, Leadership, Citizenship

• Undertake administrative and committee work in support of the wider School; duties determined with the Dean of School.
• Contribute to the University’s Vision through life-enhancing research, innovation and education.
• Make ethical decisions and embed the University sustainability strategy where possible.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade.

We value a diverse community of staff and students. Please reference the application criteria in your statement when you apply.

Essential
PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; experience of teaching and supervision at undergraduate and…