Clinical Dental Technology Course Lead

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lancashire is seeking an exceptional educator to lead and develop the Clinical Dental Technology and Dental Technology curricula, ensuring up-to-date, evidence-based learning and professional relevance. You will oversee academic leadership, assessment quality and student success, while contributing to the school's research and educational innovation.

The role requires GDC registration as a Dentist, and a teaching qualification or Advance HE Fellowship, with an undergraduate

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching and module leadership within higher education.
• Flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Ability to network with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the academic leadership, coordination and ongoing development of the Clinical Dental Technology and Dental Technology curricula.
• Ensuring excellence in learning, teaching and assessment, enhancing the student experience and student success, supporting employability.
• Contributing to developing the School's research and scholarly activity and fostering an evidence-informed culture of educational innovation.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum leadership

Educational research

Networking with stakeholders

Education

GDC registration as Dentist

Teaching qualification or Fellowship (Descriptor 2) of Advance HE

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you'll become part of a thriving community of talent that's united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

We are seeking an exceptional educator with a thorough understanding of Clinical Dental Technology and Dental Technology, its contemporary challenges and future direction. You will ensure the curriculum remains current, evidence-based and professionally relevant, preparing graduates to meet the evolving needs of patients and the profession.

You will have overall responsibility for the academic leadership, coordination and ongoing development of the Clinical Dental Technology and Dental Technology curricula. This includes ensuring excellence in learning, teaching and assessment, enhancing the student experience and student success, supporting employability, and maintaining high standards of academic quality. You will also contribute to developing the School's research and scholarly activity, helping to foster an evidence-informed culture of educational innovation.

About you:

You will have experience of teaching and module leadership within higher education with outstanding delivery and learning support, a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning and the ability to network with a variety of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dentist, with current registration and good standing. You will hold a formal teaching qualification or Fellowship (Descriptor 2) of Advance HE along with an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria detailed in the person specification to be considered for interview.

This position is based in Preston.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.