Lecturer in Dental Technology

University of Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Greater Manchester invites applications for a position contributing to the teaching, delivery, development, and research of the Dental Technology programmes and related dental programmes. The role includes academic and personal support for students and involvement in recruitment and admissions processes.

Applicants should hold an honours degree (or equivalent) and be registered with the GDC; a teaching qualification, PhD and HEA membership are highly valued and preferred.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is essential for this role.
• Honours degree or equivalent required.
• PhD and HEA membership are essential requirements or strong preferences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, delivery, development, research and administrative support of Dental Technology programmes.
• Support undergraduate and taught postgraduate students and their recruitment/admissions.
• Develop and maintain links between courses and the Dental Professional sector.

Skills

GDC registration

Teaching qualification

PhD

HEA membership

Education

Honours degree (or equivalent)

PhD (preferred)

Job description

The University of Greater Manchester is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate Programmes attract students from all over the world.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.

The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching, delivery, development, research and administrative support of the undergraduate and taught postgraduate Dental Technology Programmes, and other related Dental Programmes, including the academic and personal support of students. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the student recruitment and admissions of the Dental Programmes.

Professional Membership/Registration with the GDC is an essential requirement for this role along with an honours degree (or equivalent) and preferably a teaching qualification. A commitment to undertaking a PhD and membership of the Higher Education Academy is an essential requirement of the role.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Dental Technology Education as well as being able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of links between courses and the Dental Professional sector.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity