Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

We are looking for a full-time Lecturer post in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy to join the Dental team in School of Dentistry, based at the Heath Park. 

This is an exciting opportunity to start or continue your career in teaching and scholarship as an Oral Health Professional.  Within our strong academic teaching structure, you will be supported in achieving the highest standards of education for our undergraduate students.  You will follow our staff-development pathway within the arena of academic dentistry, with opportunities for career progression, tailored for you. 

We are looking for an individual who is seeking a career in Academia, is passionate about Oral Health and patient care, an enthusiastic teacher and who wants to help shape future clinicians.  You should be well organised, and able to work as part of a team, showing leadership qualities or leadership potential. You will be required to take an active role in shaping our undergraduate programmes.

Applicants should hold full General Dental Council registration as a Dental Therapist.

The successful candidate will be awarded an appropriate honorary contract by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and will have the opportunity to treat their own patients as part of the role

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.

Please contact Professor James Field, Director of Learning and Teaching (FieldJ2@cardiff.ac.uk) / Dr James Hyde, Programme Lead for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (HydeJ2@cardiff.ac.uk) for an informal, confidential discussion about the role.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), open-ended and available from April 2024.

Salary: £49,794 - £54,395 per annum (Grade 7)

Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Closing Date: 15 April 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. 

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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