Lecturer in Dental Hygiene (Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice)

Teesside University; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Optometry to contribute to teaching, research, and community outreach activities. The successful candidate will supervise students and facilitate practical learning experiences in diverse settings. A relevant degree and registration with the General Dental Council are required, along with a commitment to achieve a teaching qualification. This position offers unique opportunities for industry engagement alongside academic responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Dental Council as Hygienist or Hygiene/Therapist.
• Willingness to achieve PGCHE/Higher Education Academy qualification.
• Experience and skills in teaching and community engagement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contemporary knowledge in Optometry

Teaching and supervision

Curriculum development

Community outreach

Education

First degree and master's level qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

The School of Health and Life Sciences is now seeking to appoint to the post of Lecturer Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP) in Optometry to contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and knowledge exchange in the Department of Allied Health Professions in the School of Health & Life Sciences.

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.

This post is available as an Academic Teaching, Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP) contract designed to enable staff to focus their work on industry engagement alongside teaching.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams. 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.

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

Interview date: 28th January 2026