Lecturer in Dental Therapy

Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, 1.0 FTE) 
Band 6 - £42,882 to £48,149 per annum, pro rata

About the Post

We are looking to appoint one full-time academic, or potentially two part-time academics to join our expanding Dental Team. The post holder will be part of the lecturing team that will continuously develop, improve, and deliver the BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy provision. You will work closely with our Course Leader and Dean of School, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning).

About the Team

The University of Suffolk is an ambitious new institution that has identified growing our health and wellbeing portfolio as a strategic priority. There has been significant investment in growing our health-related teaching facilities, with the recent development of our NHS-dental clinical facilities on our Ipswich campus. You will be joining a friendly, ambitious, and innovative course team, and you will also receive support from our Dental Technician.

About You

We are looking to recruit resilient, forward thinking and innovative professionals who are eager to embrace this unique opportunity to shape Dental Hygiene and Therapy undergraduate education in Suffolk and complement our expanding team. You should be highly motivated and talented, who will not only make the most of opportunities provided by our School, but also help to develop new opportunities in research and teaching. You must hold current GDC registration as a dental therapist; hold a relevant higher degree level qualification and have experience in delivery of oral health education in the higher education setting.

Are you ready to support the University's mission to make a major contribution to oral health of people in the region and to make a positive impact on society?

Benefits

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
- We offer discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Interview Dates: Wednesday 04 – Thursday 05 June 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Catia Marques (Course Leader) and Chrissy Buckle (School Manager).

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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