Lecturer in Oral Biosciences

Salary £36,636 - £46,049 per annum

Newcastle University is a world-class UK University, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. Newcastle University in Singapore has been providing top-quality degrees in Singapore for over a decade and have graduated more than 1,000 students. We deliver jointly awarded undergraduate Newcastle University degrees with Singapore Institute of Technology in chemical engineering, electrical power engineering, marine engineering, offshore engineering and naval architecture, and mechanical design and manufacturing engineering. At Newcastle Research and Innovation Institute, we provide postgraduate education and training with MScs in Electrical Power Engineering, Energy and Sustainability, Marine Technology and Process Safety and Risk Management as well as research degrees (PhD, MPhil). Attracting and retaining staff of the highest calibre is our priority.

Closing Date: 09 June 2026

The Role

We are looking for a suitably qualified Lecturer to deliver teaching, assessment and support for the postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in the School of Dental Sciences at Newcastle University. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, assessment, feedback, curriculum development, student mentoring and supervision and to also provide input into the wider academic, scholarly, administrative and professional requirements of the school.

Further information about the Newcastle University School of Dental Sciences can be found at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

Informal enquires may be made to Dr Christopher Nile by emailing christopher.nile1@newcastle.ac.uk

Key Accountabilities

To deliver teaching on the School of Dental Sciences postgraduate and undergraduate courses, particularly in general oral biology, oral immunology, oral microbiology and oral pathologies and their links to overall health. In addition, to take an active role in course management and administration, curriculum development, delivery of assessment and feedback as well as student mentorship.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of the ability and expertise to teach up to Masters level in a relevant subject. Applicants must possess at least a PhD or equivalent in a relevant bioscience discipline related to healthcare. Applicants should also demonstrate the necessary skills required to undertake teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate level as well as relevant course management and administrative skills. The applicant will also be expected to develop innovative approaches to teaching and assessment as well as engage in pedagogical research aligned with the school educational research strategy.

Responsible to the Head of the School of Dental Sciences, you will:

• Make a significant contribution to the development of the school’s postgraduate programmes, including the MSc in Oral Sciences, contributing to curriculum development by designing and developing new courses and/or modes of delivery
• Deliver programmes and other teaching in the School of Dental Sciences subject to the Head of School’s agreement. This may include giving lectures, leading group discussions, facilitating group learning, devising resources for teaching and learning including online learning materials and leading/teaching practical classes for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Make a significant contribution to the assessment and feedback of courses within the programmes taught by the School
• Advise students and provide feedback in relation to their academic progress
• Undertake supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate project work
• Engage in education scholarship and research
• Undertake other academic and administrative duties as seen necessary by the Head of School, for example course management, education quality assurance, student admissions, recruitment, appraisal and tutoring/academic advising
• Undertake other duties as seen as necessary by the Head of School; this may include contributions to other relevant courses across the Faculty of Medical Sciences and University

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ability to deliver lectures, seminars and practical sessions to both small and large groups of students
• Ability to develop innovative and effective teaching materials, including technology enhanced learning modalities
• Knowledge, ability and expertise to teach biomedical and oral sciences (with sound knowledge in cell biology, immunology, microbiology and disease aetiopathogenesis) to postgraduate level
• The knowledge, ability and expertise to drive research-led teaching in a range of disciplines (e.g., biomedical and oral sciences) at both postgraduate and undergraduate level
• An Interest in the development of pedagogy and improving quality in this area

Attributes and Behaviour

• Commitment to working positively as a member of a multi-skilled team
• Ability to negotiate and prioritise multiple, competing responsibilities and to work to deadlines
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of good practice in equality, inclusion and diversity
• Commitment to continued professional development, including a strong desire to develop educational and research skills and being open to learning and developing new teaching approaches

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant bioscience discipline related to healthcare or equivalent
• A teaching qualification (Higher Education Academy Fellowship or equivalent) or to commitment to completing a teaching qualification while in post

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 29405