Senior Lecturer in Dental Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Pedagogy, Teaching, Alterations, Programme Design, Programmes, Research Projects, Dental Technology, Materials

Industry

Education Management

Description

SENIOR LECTURER IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Dental Technology to join the team, ideally, we would like someone who has a Clinical Dental Technology qualification. This post is a permanent full-time position.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Job Description
Swydd Ddisgrifiad
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The primary areas of teaching will be in dental technology, and could include, for example:

  • An in-depth knowledge of specialist subject and professional area (i.e. dental technology procedures, techniques and materials)
  • Specialist knowledge of removable prosthodontic technology
  • An in-depth understanding of pedagogy.
  • An in-depth understanding of research/enterprise and scholarly activity.
  • Ability to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at various levels.
  • Ability to review programme design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
  • Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for strategic development/improvement e.g. research projects, new courses, consultancy
Responsibilities

You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio to Foundation, BSc (Hons) Dental Technology, and MSc Advanced Practice (Dental Technology) programmes and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.
You will have an interest in teaching and research and will work with members of the Cardiff School of Sports and Health Science Dental Technology team to contribute to the development of dental technicians, students, and the proposed future expansion to our current portfolio of programmes.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The primary areas of teaching will be in dental technology, and could include, for example:

  • An in-depth knowledge of specialist subject and professional area (i.e. dental technology procedures, techniques and materials)
  • Specialist knowledge of removable prosthodontic technology
  • An in-depth understanding of pedagogy.
  • An in-depth understanding of research/enterprise and scholarly activity.
  • Ability to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at various levels.
  • Ability to review programme design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
  • Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for strategic development/improvement e.g. research projects, new courses, consultancy.
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