Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene/Dental Therapy)

Bangor University; Bangor; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK University is seeking a passionate educator for a full-time position in dental education. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, developing innovative curriculum, and providing academic support to students. Applicants should be registered dentists with a relevant postgraduate degree and substantial teaching experience. The role offers opportunities to shape dental education in Wales. Competitive compensation and a commitment to equality and diversity are assured.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years substantial teaching experience.
• HEA Fellowship within 3 years or a PgCert in Higher Education.
• Professional UK dental hygienist or therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Develop course design and teaching materials.
• Supervise projects and provide academic support.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Effective teamwork

Strong organisational skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area

Registered dental hygienist or therapist with the GDC

Job description

Overview

The School of Health Sciences is seeking a passionate and forward‑thinking educator to join our pioneering dental education team. This is a full‑time permanent role and offers opportunities to shape the future of dental hygiene and therapy education in Wales.

Purpose of the Job

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including supervision of projects.
• Develop teaching materials, modules, and course design.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students.
• Lead national standards and academic scholarship (Senior Lecturer level).
• Facilitate the development of new dental programmes.
• Perform School and College leadership duties as directed by the Head of School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working with the Head of School, the post‑holder will:

Teaching Duties

• Support innovative course design, learning, teaching, and assessment practice.
• Support student experiential placements and liaise with Health Education and Improvement Wales.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures and tutorials across diverse class sizes.
• Develop and deliver simulation activities relevant to dental teaching.
• Contribute to teaching across other programmes (BSc, Masters, PhD, CPD).
• Participate in academic quality assurance and curriculum review processes.
• Champion learning and teaching innovation in VLE and other technologies.

Senior Lecturer Teaching Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and delivery.
• Develop inter‑professional teaching collaborations.
• Publish research results as lead author in high‑quality journals and book chapters.
• Manage research projects and groups with national excellence outcomes.

Administrative Duties and Wider Contributions

• Contribute to School management and academic governance.
• Address student experience, recruitment, and retention.
• Promote equality, diversity, and the Athena SWAN agenda.
• Enhance the University’s external profile through marketing initiatives.
• Mentor less experienced staff members.
• Undertake duties directed by the Head of School.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• Comply with equality policies, Dignity at Work, Study Policy, and the Welsh Language Scheme.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all.
• Observe relevant legal and financial policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential (Grades 8 & 9)

• Registered dental hygienist or therapist with the GDC.
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area (or near completion).
• Minimum 3 years substantial teaching experience; HEA Fellowship within 3 years or a PgCert in Higher Education.
• PgCert for Teaching in Higher Education or HEA Fellowship recognition, or eligibility to apply.

Desirable (Grades 8 & 9)

• PhD level education or equivalent in a relevant subject area.

Experience / Knowledge

Essential (Grades 8 & 9)

• Professional UK dental hygienist or therapist experience.
• Module development and delivery experience in higher education.
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Effective teaching evidence with demonstrable impact on student learning outcomes (Grade 9 required).
• Leadership of quality courses and departmental initiatives.
• Academic quality assurance assessment participation (Grade 9 required).

Desirable (Grades 8 & 9)

• Design, development, and delivery of innovative undergraduate curricula aligned to GDC Standards.
• Academic quality assurance assessment participation.

Skills / Abilities

Essential (Grades 8 & 9)

• Excellent verbal and written skills; demonstrable IT skills (VLE and other learning technologies).
• Effective teamwork and independent initiative.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation.

Other (Grades 8 & 9)

Essential: Clear communication in English to diverse audiences.

Desirable: Appreciation of bilingual health and care delivery across North Wales; Welsh language communication is desirable.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Disclosure & Barring Service: Applicants must be aware that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. If successful, your name and e‑mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body to start the application process.

Apply Online

Applications will be accepted online at jobs.bangor.ac.uk. For access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available – please call 01248 383865.

Closing Date for Applications

03 November 2025

Contact

Dr Elizabeth Mason, Deputy Head of School
[e-mail]

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Committed to equal opportunities.