Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship)/Clinical Teaching Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship)/Clinical Teaching Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (DEN059A)

School/Section: Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition Division, Institute of Dentistry. Staff Category: Academic. Position Type: Full Time, Part Time. Grade: n/a. Salary: Clinical Teaching Fellow: £52,229 - £85,496 per annum, pro rate; Clinical Lecturer: £52,229 - £92,371 per annum, pro rate. Ref No: DEN059A. Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified General Dental Surgeons for the full or part time post of Clinical Lecturer or Clinical Teaching Fellow in Primary Care Dentistry. Part time posts will be timetabled to follow a regular weekly pattern of teaching clinics which includes Mondays and/or Thursdays. These roles are suitable for skilled General Dental Practitioners who would like to expand their clinical portfolio by teaching and influencing the education of the next generation of dentists whilst developing professional relationships with colleagues.

The post holder will be expected to inspire learning and skills development in student clinics and the simulation laboratory to ensure students are equipped to deliver optimal patient care. They will be supported in their role by experienced academic, clinical and professional services support colleagues within the Institute, NHS Grampian and the wider University.

The post will be based at the Institute of Dentistry located within Aberdeen Dental Hospital. Upon appointment, the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Aberdeen and also awarded an honorary contract with NHS Grampian.

Clinical Lecturer Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching in Primary Dental Care, including Operative Dentistry, Periodontology, Endodontics, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics for the undergraduate BDS Dental Curriculum and some aspects of the DipHE Dental Technology curriculum.
• Possibly teach on dedicated Oral Surgery and Paediatric dental clinics, as required.
• Provide face to face lectures, seminars, clinical, practical and online teaching and project supervision.
• Assist with assessment, student support, teaching initiatives, pastoral support and teaching administration.
• Demonstrate and develop clinical, educational and leadership skills.

Clinical Teaching Fellow Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the BDS curriculum mainly through student clinics, supervision and teaching.
• Focus on Primary Care Dentistry across clinical and clinical skills teaching areas.
• Provide lecture, seminar, clinical, practical, online teaching and project supervision.
• Engage in assessment processes, student support, teaching initiatives, pastoral support and teaching administration.
• Seek continuous professional development in clinical, educational and leadership domains.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical scale for Academics below the level of Consultant: £52,229 - £92,371 per annum for Clinical Lecturer, and £52,229 - £85,496 per annum for Clinical Teaching Fellow; negotiable according to qualifications and clinical experience.

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences, and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals across all equality protected characteristics are encouraged.