Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene Therapy - (Quality)

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role
An excellent opportunity to lead and develop a new and innovative BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. At Canterbury Christ Church University focusing on academic excellence and quality.

Main Purpose of the Role the Senior Lecturer for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (Assessment and Quality) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping, delivering, and assuring the quality of the BSc DHDT programme at Canterbury Christ Church University.

The postholder supports the Course Director in ensuring that all aspects of teaching, assessment, and clinical training meet internal university standards and the requirements of the General Dental Council (GDC). They provide expert guidance on curriculum design, assessment strategy, and quality assurance to ensure an exceptional student learning experience. The role involves leading the development and implementation of assessment frameworks, maintaining robust quality monitoring processes, and supporting staff training in educational best practice.

Working collaboratively across campuses and with clinical partners, this role ensures that clinical governance, academic integrity, and professional standards are upheld. They contribute to operational management, resource planning, and the continuous enhancement of teaching and learning. The postholder also supports student admissions, progression, and welfare, promoting excellence and consistency across all aspects of the DHDT programme.

Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be an experienced dental professional, registered with the General Dental Council, who demonstrates a strong commitment to quality assurance and excellence in dental education. You should have substantial experience in teaching, assessment design, and curriculum development within higher education and clinical training settings.

You will have a deep understanding of GDC educational standards and clinical governance is essential, alongside the ability to lead on assessment and maintain academic integrity across programmes.

You will be a collaborative educator who can work effectively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders to enhance learning quality and student experience across campuses.

Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Additional benefits or compensation may be considered for outstanding applicants.

How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

Working pattern is flexible but must meet business need, the working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

How to apply
Start date for applications: 30th October 2025
Closing date for applications: 21st November 2025
Interviews are to be held: W/C 1st December 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact nmaph@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05864.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).