Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene

The School of Education, Health and Science at the University of Gloucestershire is a thriving and exciting environment to work in. The School's vision is based on three key words: Belonging, Transforming and Professional. We are a student centred institution, and these three words guide our decisions, targets and ambitions for the School. We are proud to be teaching and developing the front line professionals of tomorrow, including teachers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, coaches, and more. The post-holder will be based at the modern City campus in Gloucester.

Information about the role

At the University of Gloucestershire, we are proud to be shaping the future of higher education across the region. As we continue to invest in innovative learning environments that help create excellent student experiences and future outcomes, we eagerly await the 2027 opening of the brand new Three Counties Dental School, a purpose built facility which represents a major investment in dental education for the region that will provide exceptional clinical teaching spaces, simulation suites, and patient facing learning environments.

We are now inviting applications for a Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene to lead the development of the first BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene course to be delivered in the Three Counties Dental School. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape, develop, and deliver innovative dental care education as part of the School's growing portfolio. Once in post, you will be uniquely placed to contribute to the ongoing development of the Three Counties Dental School, supporting its vision as a transformative centre of excellence in dental education that will equip students with the specialist skills required for their future careers, while helping address a recognised regional workforce shortage in dental care professionals.

Why Join Us?

Work within a brand-new innovative Three Counties Dental School facility designed for transformative dental care professional education and community impact.

Be part of a dynamic and growing academic community with a strong commitment to health based education provision, shape a new programme and make a tangible impact on oral health education and dental care provision in the region, access excellent professional development opportunities, including support for further postgraduate or academic qualifications. There is opportunity for full time, job share or fractional posts within the current academic structure.

You must hold a current General Dental Council (GDC) registration as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist to be considered for this role.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

As this is a Senior Lecturer role you will be expected to have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education or be actively working towards this.

Whilst based at our site at City Campus, Gloucester, the role holder may be required to work at any University site or any other reasonable location where the University is undertaking its business.

Please contact Jo Jones, Deputy Head of School for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to our City Campus.

How to apply?

To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, to minimise duplication of your effort, please limit your application to completion of the supplied form; a cover letter and CV will not be required. Please specify whether you are applying for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer role within your application form.

Closing date

12th July 2026

Interview date

to be confirmed

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.