Dental Public Health Academic Tutor

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Dental Public Health Academic Tutor to support teaching and supervision of students. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with an international team and contribute to the field while developing personal teaching skills. With generous holidays and professional development options, this position is ideal for passionate educators.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject that aligns with Dental Public Health.
• Experience of teaching students at undergraduate or postgraduate level is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of lectures, tutorials and examinations.
• Develop skills for teaching and supervision within the Department of Dental Public Health.
• Collaborate with an international team of educators and researchers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Dental Public Health Academic Tutor

Do you have a passion for teaching? Are you interested in developing your research skills within a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians? In this role you will work to support the delivery of teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students within the Department of Dental Public Health. Dental Public Health is the science and art of preventing oral diseases and promoting oral health to the population. It is a diverse discipline; you would work alongside an internationally recognised team of educators and researchers who are specialists in clinical dentistry, psychology, sociology and public health. This role will help you learn about and develop skills to support the delivery of lectures, tutorials and examinations, and support the ongoing programme and module review. We will support you to undertake an education award, if required; Professional Recognition in Student Education (PRiSE). PRiSE aligns to the UK Professional Standards Framework and can strengthen your teaching credentials.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of lectures, tutorials and examinations, and support the ongoing programme and module review.
• Develop skills to support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision within the Department of Dental Public Health.
• Collaborate with an international team of educators and researchers in clinical dentistry, psychology, sociology and public health.

Qualifications

• You will have a master’s degree in a relevant subject that aligns with Dental Public Health.
• Experience of teaching students at undergraduate or postgraduate level is desirable but not essential.
• You will demonstrate interpersonal and time management skills and have the capacity to infuse others with enthusiasm. You will be able to work as part of a team and have communication and administrative skills.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!