Lecturer in Oral Health, School of Health and Social Care (HSC)

Lecturer in Oral Health, School of Health and Social Care (HSC)

Reference: REQ10380

Job details

Job referenceREQ10380 Application closing date23/11/2026 LocationColchester SalaryGrade 8: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro-rata; Grade 9: £47,389 - £56,535 per annum, pro-rata Employment typePermanent, Part-time Job category/typeAcademic, Education Attachments REQ10380_Jobpack(G8).pdf REQ10380_Jobpack(G9).pdf

Lecturer in Oral Health, School of Health and Social Care (HSC)

Job description

Department
The School of Health and Social Care is at the forefront of preparing people to solve real-life issues in health and society, offering courses and research that both commissioners and employers believe in. We work in partnership with various people and organisations, who offer us their expertise and experience, making us a team of people who truly understand what is needed from health and social care professionals and services– now and in the future.

The School has an excellent reputation for teaching and research in health and social care. Our academic members of staff include dental professionals, social workers, nurses, allied health care professionals, psychologists, and sociologists.

The School is seeking to expand the Oral Health Science academic team. The person appointed would be joining our team of Oral Health staff and would support the team as they develop expansion plans for Oral Health training programmes at the University of Essex.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals that are keen to contribute actively to excellence in education by designing and delivering broadly based, substantive and effective teaching, and providing learning support, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants should have a strong commitment to team working and to enhancing the contribution of both research and education to Oral Health Science, including Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment by actively supporting the representation, empowerment, and opportunities for individuals who identify as female or non-binary, ensuring their voices are heard, their contributions are valued, and their potential is recognised within the School.

Duties of the role
The purpose of this role is to take an active part in the delivery and development of the Oral Health programmes.

This role will require management, administration and organisation alongside the support of students on our existing programmes, and generally enhancing our research-led teaching in Oral Health. We
aim for excellence in research as well as in education and are looking for candidates who can contribute to both.

Grade 8 Duties:

 To contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering teaching and providing learning support, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (e.g. curriculum development and review, assessment and feedback, research supervision, etc.) as agreed with the HoD.

 To undertake leadership duties related to education appropriate to career stage as may be reasonably required by the HoD.

 To enhance the scholarly reputation of the Department and the University by contact with the wider academic community and participation in knowledge exchange activity.

 To contribute expertise and knowledge to departmental and/or institutional initiatives as directed by their Head of Department.

Grade 9 Duties:

 To contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering, substantive and effective teaching and learning support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (e.g. curriculum development and review, assessment and feedback, supervision, etc.) as agreed with the HoD.

 To engage in individual and/or collaborative scholarship and professional practice activity which contributes to an excellent standard of publications

 To undertake leadership duties related to pedagogic research and education appropriate to career stage and as allocated by the HoD.

 To enhance the scholarly reputation of the Department and the University by contact with the wider academic community and the dissemination of knowledge via public communication and other activities.

 To contribute expertise and knowledge to departmental and/or institutional initiatives as directed by the HoD.

A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Leadership and Citizenship, and Scholarship and Professional Practice) can be found within the respective attached job packs.

Qualifications and skills required
Relevant post-graduate level degree in subjects within Oral Health or be close to completion or equivalent professional experience or practice.

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.

Current registration with the GDC as a Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist or Dentist, with a clear record to practise.

Experience of working independently in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in engaging and innovative ways.

A full list of essential and desirable applicant requirements can also be found within the attached job packs.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment, we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus-based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith.

Please see the attached job packs, which contain a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team ([email protected]).

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Lecturer in Oral Health, School of Health and Social Care (HSC)

Job description

Department
The School of Health and Social Care is at the forefront of preparing people to solve real-life issues in health and society, offering courses and research that both commissioners and employers believe in. We work in partnership with various people and organisations, who offer us their expertise and experience, making us a team of people who truly understand what is needed from health and social care professionals and services– now and in the future.

The School has an excellent reputation for teaching and research in health and social care. Our academic members of staff include dental professionals, social workers, nurses, allied health care professionals, psychologists, and sociologists.

The School is seeking to expand the Oral Health Science academic team. The person appointed would be joining our team of Oral Health staff and would support the team as they develop expansion plans for Oral Health training programmes at the University of Essex.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals that are keen to contribute actively to excellence in education by designing and delivering broadly based, substantive and effective teaching, and providing learning support, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants should have a strong commitment to team working and to enhancing the contribution of both research and education to Oral Health Science, including Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment by actively supporting the representation, empowerment, and opportunities for individuals who identify as female or non-binary, ensuring their voices are heard, their contributions are valued, and their potential is recognised within the School.

Duties of the role
The purpose of this role is to take an active part in the delivery and development of the Oral Health programmes.

This role will require management, administration and organisation alongside the support of students on our existing programmes, and generally enhancing our research-led teaching in Oral Health. We
aim for excellence in research as well as in education and are looking for candidates who can contribute to both.

Grade 8 Duties:

 To contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering teaching and providing learning support, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (e.g. curriculum development and review, assessment and feedback, research supervision, etc.) as agreed with the HoD.

 To undertake leadership duties related to education appropriate to career stage as may be reasonably required by the HoD.

 To enhance the scholarly reputation of the Department and the University by contact with the wider academic community and participation in knowledge exchange activity.

 To contribute expertise and knowledge to departmental and/or institutional initiatives as directed by their Head of Department.

Grade 9 Duties:

 To contribute to excellence in education by designing and delivering, substantive and effective teaching and learning support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (e.g. curriculum development and review, assessment and feedback, supervision, etc.) as agreed with the HoD.

 To engage in individual and/or collaborative scholarship and professional practice activity which contributes to an excellent standard of publications

 To undertake leadership duties related to pedagogic research and education appropriate to career stage and as allocated by the HoD.

 To enhance the scholarly reputation of the Department and the University by contact with the wider academic community and the dissemination of knowledge via public communication and other activities.

 To contribute expertise and knowledge to departmental and/or institutional initiatives as directed by the HoD.

A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Leadership and Citizenship, and Scholarship and Professional Practice) can be found within the respective attached job packs.

Qualifications and skills required
Relevant post-graduate level degree in subjects within Oral Health or be close to completion or equivalent professional experience or practice.

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or the ability to gain professional recognition at this or a higher level if appropriate.

Current registration with the GDC as a Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist or Dentist, with a clear record to practise.

Experience of working independently in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to engage in teaching and learning support in engaging and innovative ways.

A full list of essential and desirable applicant requirements can also be found within the attached job packs.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment, we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus-based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith.

Please see the attached job packs, which contain a full job description and person specification, which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email the Resourcing Team ([email protected]).

*More information: Working at the University

Apply online Send to a friend