Lecturer in Dental Hygiene

Teesside University; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Tees Valley is seeking a qualified professional to contribute to teaching and research in the Department of Allied Health Professionals. The successful candidate will supervise students in the Student Dental Facility and engage in community outreach oral health activities. A valid registration with the General Dental Council and a willingness to obtain a Teaching Qualification are essential. An interview is scheduled for 28 January 2026. There may be sponsorship opportunities for this position under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Qualifications

• Registered Hygienist or Hygiene/Therapist.
• Ability to demonstrate contemporary knowledge in the subject area.
• Willingness to achieve necessary Teaching Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, research, and business engagement.
• Facilitate community outreach oral health activities.
• Supervise students in the Student Dental Facility.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Registration with General Dental Council

Curriculum development

Supervision of students

Education

First degree

Masters-level qualification

Job description

In this role you will contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement in the Department of Allied Health Professionals in the School of Health & Life Sciences, as well as contributing to the wider School and University. In addition to formal teaching in academic modules, you will supervise students on the Student Dental Facility and facilitate and supervise community outreach oral health activity in a range of settings.

You will hold, or be willing to achieve, a relevant Teaching Qualification, normally within 2 years of employment, i.e. PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation.

You must be registered with the General Dental Council as either a Hygienist or Hygiene/Therapist and you must be able to demonstrate contemporary knowledge, experience and skills in this subject area. The ability to contribute to curriculum development and to negotiate and manage practice placement experiences is essential. You will have a first degree and masters’ level qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience in a related discipline.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams / in person. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Interview date - 28 January 2026

For further details of this and other posts, please refer to our website at http://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs