Senior Clinical Teacher

Job Reference

• 1101-26
• Date Posted
• Friday 30 October 2026
• Application Closing Date
• Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm
• Location
• Preston Campus
• Salary
• Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum pro rata
• Basis
• Part Time
• Contract Type
• Indefinite
• Job Category / Type
• Academic / Research
• School / Service
• School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Hours
• 18.50 hours per week
• Interview Date
• To be confirmed
• Job details

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Teacher to join our clinical academic team on a part-time basis. Working primarily with international BDS students in the final year of their programme, you will play an important role in preparing them for independent clinical practice. Your responsibilities will include chairside clinical supervision, academic teaching and module leadership, supporting students to develop their clinical skills, confidence and professional judgement. You will join a supportive and collaborative team within a dynamic School delivering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate dental programmes, including BDS, International BDS, Dental Therapy and Clinical Dental Technology. This role is based at the University's Dental Clinic in Preston, with some travel required to other University sites.

About you:

You will have comprehensive long-term experience of primary care dentistry in a General Dental Practice, a Primary Care Clinic, a University or a Hospital environment, along with some experience of teaching within a dental setting. Applicants must have full current registration as a dentist with the General Dental Council. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and enthusiasm for student-centred education are essential.

Informal discussions are warmly welcomed. Please contact Dr Claudia Cunningham, Head of Dentistry.

Applicants must meet all essential criteria outlined in the person specification to be considered for interview.

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.