Clinical University Lecturer in Adult Outreach Dentistry

Company: University of Glasgow
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

As a Clinical University Lecturer, you will deliver undergraduate education and supervise students in Adult Outreach Dentistry, focusing on care in NHS GGC settings. You will design and deliver teaching, assessments, and clinical supervision, while advancing educational scholarship and innovative teaching approaches. The role sits within Glasgow Dental School, emphasizing student-centred learning and collaboration with the Public Dental Service. You will contribute to clinical training and outreach activity, shaping learning experiences for up to 100 students per year and supporting NHS recruitment objectives. This is a full-time, externally-focused academic post with opportunities for postn

Pay / Benefits

  • 41 days leave per year
  • pension and benefits package
  • flexible working
  • health and wellbeing support
  • free 6-month UofG Sport membership

Responsibilities

  • Teach and coordinate the Adult Outreach Dentistry programme for undergraduate students (up to 100/year) and enhance student experience in accessing Primary Care patients within GGC
  • Design and deliver teaching and assessment activities for Adult Outreach, including tutorials, lectures, and clinical teaching
  • Develop innovative teaching and learning approaches to maintain and improve educational opportunities
  • Provide timely feedback to students to support learning
  • Perform administrative duties related to undergraduate teaching and assessment
  • Undertake clinical duties as an Honorary Specialty Dentist in Adult Outreach Dentistry, with increased activity during non-term periods
  • Contribute to assessment activities (OSCEs and written papers) within exam diets
  • Deliver clinical teaching and assessment beyond outreach periods at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

Key requirements

  • GDC registrable qualification or equivalent
  • Fully registered with the GDC at start of post
  • Desirable: Fellowship in Dental Surgery or MFDS, Masters or higher research degree, academic practice qualification
  • Experience with Public Dental Service patient flow and acceptance criteria
  • Ability to deliver research-informed teaching
  • Excellent administrative, organisational, IT, and communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills and team-oriented work approach
  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification clinical experience in Adult Dentistry
  • Experience delivering undergraduate clinical teaching in Adult Dental Care settings
  • strong communication (written and oral)
  • administrative and organisational efficiency
  • teamwork and collaboration
  • IT skills and online teaching capability
  • design and delivery of OSCEs and written assessments
  • experience with educational technology and assessment methods

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Posted: October 17th, 2026