Professor and Head of the Division of Dentistry and Deputy Head of School of Medical Sciences, [...]

Veredus; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Professor and Head of the Division of Dentistry. This permanent position involves shaping the strategic direction of the dental school, fostering innovation, and ensuring outstanding student experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience and a proven research background. This role offers an attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to impact dental education significantly.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in a higher education environment.
• Strong international reputation in research or pedagogy.
• Proven ability to secure funding and develop partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the strategic direction of the dental school.
• Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation.
• Develop new programs and innovative approaches to dental education.

Skills

Leadership

Research expertise

Program development

Partnership development

Education

Distinguished record in dentistry or oral health

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Professor and Head of the Division of Dentistry and Deputy Head of School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health – Ref 788, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9f285ba8e4bc

Job Views: 7

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

• Permanent position based in Manchester, UK
• Posted 10 hours ago
• An attractive remuneration package GBP / Year
• Closes: September 15, 2025

Location: Manchester

Salary: An attractive remuneration package

Shape the future of dental education and research at one of the world’s leading universities.

The University of Manchester, part of the Russell Group, is one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious universities, with a global reputation for excellence in research and education. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Head of the Division of Dentistry and Deputy Head of the School of Medical Sciences to lead and shape our dental school’s strategic direction.

You will lead a diverse division, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation. Working with students, regulators, NHS, and community partners, you will develop new programs and innovative approaches to dental education, ensuring outstanding student experiences and impactful research. You will also contribute to the University’s Manchester 2035 Strategy and the Faculty’s interdisciplinary goals.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record in dentistry or oral health, significant senior leadership experience, and a strong international reputation in research or pedagogy. You should have a proven ability to secure funding, develop partnerships, and lead multidisciplinary teams. An understanding of the global context of dental education and research, and a capacity for strategic innovation, are essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact James Griffin or Veronika Dergal at [emailprotected].