Professor and Head of the Division of Dentistry.

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Manchester is seeking a Professor and Head of the Division of Dentistry. This senior role involves shaping educational and research strategies within a prestigious institution. Candidates must have a strong leadership background in dentistry or a related field, a proven track record in academia, and the vision to lead multidisciplinary teams. The role offers the opportunity to influence dental education at a significant level and drive a research agenda that addresses global health challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive academic environment

Focus on equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Distinguished track record in dentistry or closely related field.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a clinical academic environment.
• History of leading high-performing teams in education.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction of the dental school.
• Ensure outstanding education and student experience.
• Lead and cultivate a motivated Division focused on research.

Skills

Leadership in dentistry

Multidisciplinary team management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research development

Strategic vision

Education

Doctorate in Dentistry or related field

Job description

Overview

The University of Manchester is looking to hire a Professor and Head of the Division of Dentistry and Deputy Head of School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. Shape the future of dental education and research at one of the world’s leading universities. Part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, the University of Manchester is one of the UK’s largest single-site higher education institutions. We operate at scale with an annual turnover of £1.35 billion, a significant ongoing capital investment programme, 12,800 staff and over 46,000 students from 190 countries. We are a truly global institution, with a long‑standing reputation for excellence and innovation, dedicated to addressing global challenges and improving lives through outstanding research, education, and social responsibility. Today we are ranked 35th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (7th in the UK) and 2nd in the world for social and environmental impact (Times Higher Education Impact Ranking).

Responsibilities

Working closely with students, the regulator, NHS and community partners, you will shape the strategic direction of one of the UK’s top dental schools, ensuring outstanding education, an excellent and continuously improving student experience, and impactful contributions to dental and wider health and wellbeing. You will lead a motivated and forward‑looking Division, with the opportunity to shape its academic vision and drive an ambitious research trajectory that leverages the Faculty’s strengths in public health, cancer, biomaterials, applied health sciences and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

You will be an inspirational leader with a distinguished track record in dentistry, oral health or a closely related clinical or health‑professions field, together with substantial senior leadership experience in a complex clinical academic environment. You will have led regulated clinical education programmes and worked constructively with professional regulators, bringing a clear strategic vision for both education and research. With a history of leading and developing high‑performing multidisciplinary teams, you will excel at uniting colleagues around a shared vision, navigating complex challenges and fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high‑achieving culture. You will bring an excellent understanding of the national and international context in which dental and related health education and research operate and be adept at identifying opportunities for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. A strong international reputation in applied and/or translational research, together with the ability to secure external funding, build research capacity and develop impactful partnerships, will be essential to success in this role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our University is strongly committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and we have a wide range of means through which we support this strategic priority.

Application

Applications should be received by 23:59 on Sunday, 25th January 2026.