Dental Therapy Fellow

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The School of Dental Sciences is looking for a suitably qualified dental therapist for the role of Dental Therapy Fellow. This post is intended as a first step in a clinical academic career. The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching within the School on our dental therapy BSc programme and other programmes including BDS as required, will also be required to become actively involved in the research programme of the School and to register for a PhD under staff regulations which will be based on one of the School’s three research themes (Educational, Translational Oral Biosciences, Applied Oral Health).

The post will include funding for PhD tuition fees as well as the opportunity to take a suitable teaching qualification (such as the Newcastle Education Practice Scheme, leading to accreditation as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy subject to satisfactory completion).

It is essential that you have a degree in dental therapy, detailed knowledge of dental therapy applicable to undergraduate curriculum and experience of UK Dental Practice. You will have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and have a strong commitment to develop your teaching and research skills.

The appointment is full-time and tenable for 6 years in the first instance.

Informal enquires may be made to Richard Holmes, richard.holmes@ncl.ac.uk.

Further information about the School of Dental Science can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/.

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.

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