Assistant Professor Behavioural Science and Health Psychology (Research and Education)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098

Background

Dentistry within the University of Birmingham runs the BDS and a number of post graduate courses and has a strong research background. The teaching load in Behavioural Sciences and Implementation Sciences has increased significantly due to the GDC's new Safe Practitioner Framework (November 2023). These disciplines directly address 3 of the 4 domains outlined by the GDC (Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, and Self-Management), critical to the development of safe dental practitioners. The proposed postholder will take ownership of teaching in these areas, innovate the curriculum, and ensure compliance with GDC expectations.

The appointee will initiate, engage and support research within Dental Public Health, Behavioural Sciences, Health Psychology, and implementation sciences contributing and leading major grant opportunities (e.g., NIHR). They will also support Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) activities for research projects at the school of dentistry.

Role Summary

Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management, development (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment; and (b) enhancement of the student experience or employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, (b) supervising and examining PhD students, and (c) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods. You are expected to teach undergraduate dental students as well as those enrolled in the dental hygiene and therapy programme. You will be required to work collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching and learning in other modules. 

Research is likely to involve initiating, conducting and disseminating original research. Your research will have measurable outcomes reflect in your growing national (and ideally international) reputation.

Management and administration is likely to involve contributions at Departmental and School level, and/or making an important contribution to some managerial/leadership activities (e.g. working groups) within the University. This may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University.

Person Specification

This is a non-clinical academic post and the postholder should demonstrate competence in Learning and Teaching and Management and Administration. The candidate needs to be in possession of a PhD in health psychology/behavioural sciences or related areas. Expertise in teaching Behavioural Sciences, Health Psychology, or Dental Public Health is necessary. Ability to develop research projects in these areas, aligned with strategic priorities and funding opportunities.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Josette Camilleri, Head of Dentistry at J.Camilleri@bham.ac.uk and Vahid Ravaghi, Assistant Professor in Dental Public Health at v.ravaghi@bham.ac.uk

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Closes: 27/03/2025

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