Lecturer in Oral Sciences

The University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School has a unique and exciting opportunity for an individual to work in our modern and innovative Dental School. You will have a broad and exciting portfolio of responsibilities that will include planning, delivery and supporting teaching and learning across all years of the BSc Dental Hygiene & Therapy and Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes.

You will support the education of students to develop a robust and relevant scientific and theoretical foundation to oral science relevant to their clinical work, through teaching and learning assessment and student support activities. You will also contribute to the development and success of the Dental School’s research activities.

You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is flexible and innovative in their approach to education and research. You must possess excellent communication skills and work well with in a team. The role presents significant personal development opportunities including registration for a teaching qualification.

You must have a PhD in a related scientific subject.

For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Whawell, Professor of Integrated Oral Sciences, simon.whawell@plymouth.ac.uk

The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 22 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 30 April 2023

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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