Academic Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (Academic Title Associate Professor)

Dublin Dental University Hospital and School of Dental Science; Dublin; On-site; EUR 257,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin Dental University Hospital seeks an Academic Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry with an Academic Title Associate Professor. The appointee will provide clinical and academic leadership, develop education and research, and support CPD initiatives while contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate training.

The role includes a weekly out-patient clinic and GA list at CHI National Children’s Hospital, with a strong emphasis on advancing Paediatric Dentistry teaching and

Qualifications

• Registration to practice dentistry in Ireland or eligible for registration.
• Postgraduate Paediatric Dentistry specialist training completed.
• Intercollegiate Fellowship or equivalent post-qualification training required.
• Additional consultant-level post-qualification clinical experience in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Academic qualification with potential PhD and active research interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and academic leadership in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Develop and manage clinical, education/training and research areas.
• Deliver consultant paediatric dentistry services for patients not treated in primary care.
• Spend one day per week at CHI National Children’s Hospital for outpatient clinic and GA list.
• Collaborate with HSE and other agencies to scope and deliver CPD and research.
• Be Programme Director for the D.Ch.Dent programme and contribute to CPD.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Motivation

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Strategic planning

Teamwork in academia

Education

Statutory Registration / Dentists Ireland

Three years of postgraduate specialist Paediatric Dentistry

Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship or 24 months post-qualification training

Three years Consultant supervised post-graduate clinical practice in Paediatric Dentistry

Academic Qualification (PhD preferred)

Job description

Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH)

Academic Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (with Academic Title Associate Professor)

Permanent, Full-Time Contract

The Dublin Dental University Hospital provides comprehensive oral and dental diagnostic, surgical support service in Paediatric Dentistry. It runs several taught postgraduate programmes, including Clinical Doctorates in six areas, one of which is Paediatric Dentistry. The School runs undergraduate programmes in Dental Science, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Clinical Dental Technology, Orthodontic Therapy and Dental Nursing. Research is also a core activity of the Dublin Dental University Hospital and it is committed to improving oral health by generating the evidence base for clinical practice through research in subject fields of relevance to dentistry and oral biology.

Accountability

The appointee will be responsible for clinical matters to the Clinical Director. The position reports and is accountable to the Head of Division and ultimately the Dean of Dental Affairs for educational and research matters.

Outline Of Duties And Responsibilities

This post is to provide clinical and academic leadership in Paediatric Dentistry. The successful candidate will be expected to further develop and manage the clinical, education/training and research areas and provide a consultant service for the care of people who come within the remit of the speciality and who cannot be treated in primary care.

The post includes one day per week in the CHI National Children’s Hospital providing an outpatient clinic and a general anaesthetic list.

A major role is the joint working with key stakeholders in the HSE, in particular service providers and other agencies to scope and deliver appropriate education/training and research in the area of Paediatric Dentistry.

This post is an integral part of the educational and clinical service delivery in the area of Paediatric Dentistry. As part of this role, the consultant is responsible for the delivery of Paediatric Dentistry teaching and learning, which is key for undergraduate and postgraduate dental education.

Opportunities exist for further development of continuing professional development (CPD) with online courses. The post-holder will have the responsibility of being the Programme Director for the D.Ch.Dent programme, along with other CPD.

Service provision includes patients whose care cannot be provided in primary care as well as for patients whose dental needs fit the requirements for the education and training programmes in Paediatric Dentistry provided by the Dublin Dental University Hospital.

Clinical Qualifications, Experience Person Specification

• Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications Experience
• On the latest date for applications for this role, be registered in the Register of Dentists for Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
• Hold three years certified postgraduate specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Possess the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship or a minimum of twenty-four months in a full-time training post or equivalent part-time under the supervision of a named Consultant in the speciality, post qualification as a specialist. (Part-time training pro-rata to be attained within five years).
• Hold an additional three years Consultant supervised post-graduate clinical practice experience in Specialist Paediatric Dentistry.
• Academic Qualification

The candidate should ideally have attained a PhD and provide clear evidence of interest in research Paediatric Dentistry, while able to demonstrate evidence of independent research accomplishments in publications and awards.

The candidate should be an experienced academic with an on-going programme of scholarly activities and operating independently and as a member of teaching teams with a demonstrable commitment to enhancing teaching quality in Paediatric Dentistry.

The candidate should demonstrate that they are an educator who has a commitment to transform the student experience and is capable of inspiring, challenging, training and mentoring future scholars.

The Candidate Must Possess

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Clear personal motivation with the ability to empower and motivate others.
• A high level of organisational and administrative skill that can deliver strategic change.
• A demonstrable ability to plan and adapt to rapid changes taking place in the educational and health services in Ireland.
• Have evidence of teamwork in clinical academia.
• Experience with input into strategic planning and the ability to deliver on strategic needs of the organisation.

General Information

Remuneration will be in accordance with the applicable POCC23 Academic Senior Lecturer Consultant salary scale, which ranges from €256,634 to €308,461 per year, as of 1st June 2026.

Dublin Dental University Hospital will not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be invited to attend for interview.

Closing Date for applications is Monday 16th November at noon.

Expected Commencement Date as soon as possible subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Candidates shortlisted are expected to be available for an in-person interview as soon as possible after the closing date.

To enquire about a full job description, please contact [e-mail].

For any informal enquiries, please contact Dr Angus Burns, Head of Division of Child and Public Dental Health [e-mail].

All job offers are subject to two references, ongoing Garda Vetting, HSELand mandatory training and a satisfactory pre-employment medical.

Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer