Lecturer In Restorative Dentistry

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry to teach and supervise undergraduates on BDS/BSc courses, contribute to research programmes, and undertake clinical work within the NHS Trust as appropriate. The role requires leadership in academic settings, strong publications, and active involvement in research themes such as translational oral biosciences.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Simon Stone; closing date is 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Detailed clinical knowledge in restorative dentistry suitable for teaching undergraduates.
• Clinical chairside teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Experience leading and teaching on clinical skills courses for undergraduates.
• Evidence of leadership and research activity in academia.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching, course leadership and supervision of undergraduate students.
• Contribute to teaching across UG programmes and provide clinical expertise.
• Participate in administrative duties and relevant School/Faculty activities.
• Engage in research aligned with School themes and support curriculum development.
• Contribute to recruitment and development of students and programmes.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Teaching experience

Leadership

Research experience

Publications

English communication

Clinical judgment

Education

BDS Degree

GDC registration

PhD or equivalent

Academic teaching qualification

Fellowship of HEA or equivalent

Job description

Salary: 56,763.00 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 21/10/2026

The Role

We are looking for a suitably qualified dentist for the post of Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry. You will be required to become actively involved in the teaching and research programmes of the School. In research, you will be expected to contribute to existing research activity in one of our current research themes (translational oral biosciences, applied oral health care or dental education), developing towards independence as a researcher. In teaching, you will be expected to contribute to academic and clinical teaching on our undergraduate clinical BDS and BSc courses and our developing portfolio of postgraduate courses. In addition, appropriately qualified candidates will have the opportunity to undertake clinical work in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation trust.

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

Informal enquires may be made to Dr Simon Stone, Deputy Head of School by e-mailing [e-mail]

Further information about the School of Dental Sciences can be found at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake teaching, course leadership and supervision of undergraduate students
• Offer expertise in an individual’s specialist area(s)
• Undertake teaching, leadership and supervision duties across the UG programmes
• Undertake administrative duties as necessary, including participation in relevant School and Faculty committees and activities
• Participate in external activity related to learning and teaching
• Contribute to the promotion of undergraduate programmes to both current and prospective students
• Act as an academic advisor to a small group of students
• Contribute to University administration, course planning, curriculum development, the recruitment of students, engage in teaching and scholarly activities and course / programme leadership
• Participate in relevant staff development activities
• Undertake other duties, such as participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, as detailed by the Head of School.

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Detailed clinical knowledge in the field of Restorative Dentistry at a level applicable to teaching on the undergraduate BDS/BSc curriculum
• Clinical chairside dental teaching experience in an academic setting
• Substantial experience in leading and teaching on clinical skills courses for undergraduates
• Evidence of leadership in an academic setting
• Experience of undertaking research
• Experience of preparing research proposals for submission to competitive funding organisations (e.g. NIHR and Industry)
• Evidence of publication within peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
• Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence in restorative dentistry and provides evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement

Desirable

• An awareness of significant developments in restorative dentistry globally and in the UK.
• Supervision of postgraduate students in research
• An interest in research aligned to one of the School’s three themes

Attributes and Behaviour

Essential

• Satisfactory pre-employment health screen
• Commitment to the University's research-strategy and mission
• Commitment to the University and School's engagement strategy
• Commitment to own personal development and understand its importance
• Ability to work in teams and across disciplines
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Is fit to practice dentistry and at the time of appointment will have satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) or Disclosure Scotland/ Access NI checks (or equivalent)

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS Degree
• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• PhD or equivalent, in a topic related to dentistry or oral health that aligns to the school’s research themes
• Eligible for honorary clinical status with the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Fellowship of HEA or equivalent and/or an academic teaching qualification.

Desirable

• Diploma or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) Membership of the Joint Faculties (MJDF) or MCGDent or equivalent

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.