Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Queen Mary University of London - Institute of Dentistry

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, with a focus on Paediatric Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry, to contribute to our high-quality teaching and scholarship. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the education of future dental professionals and be part of a vibrant academic community.

The key duties of the role-holder will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of the BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy Undergraduate Programme, including clinical supervision. The academic and personal support of students are also key requirements. In addition, a willingness to contribute to student recruitment and admissions in the subject area would be desirable.

Professional Membership/Registration with the GDC is an essential requirement for this role. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Dental Hygiene and Therapy.

Job share is also considered.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a Diploma or equivalent/higher qualification in Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy and full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). You should have postgraduate clinical experience in dental hygiene and therapy and experience in teaching within a classroom and clinical setting. A strong record in pedagogy and student support is essential.

You should also have higher education teaching accreditation (Associate Fellow or Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) or be in the process of obtaining it. A postgraduate qualification in science, dental, or education is desirable. Strong communication skills, the ability to develop funding proposals, and the ability to build relationships and manage conflicts positively are also essential.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Institute of Dentistry bridges academic excellence with real-world leadership, connecting students, researchers, and senior decision-makers. It’s a dynamic environment where ideas turn into impact and future leaders are shaped.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.