The role
The postholder will join an experienced, innovative team of Social Science academics delivering teaching and research at Bristol Dental School. The role offers an exciting opportunity for appropriately qualified social scientists to develop their teaching, management and potentially research portfolio while helping shape our curricula to maintain their innovative and engaging edge.
What will you be doing?
The role primarily involves teaching undergraduate dental students the psychology and sociology of health in formal lectures, small group teaching, and simulated communication scenarios, across our integrated, modern curricula. You will be supported by senior colleagues to deliver a comprehensive training in the social sciences relevant to dentistry, including in our innovative communication skills vertical theme. You will be involved in the breadth of teaching activity including course design, delivery, and assessment. The post holder will contribute to the advancement and organisation of curricula and, where appropriate, wider management in the School. There will be opportunities in research for suitably qualified individuals.
You should apply if
You should apply if you are a social scientist with a passion for teaching your subject in innovative, inclusive and integrated ways. You will thrive in a multidisciplinary team, delivering teaching that meets the needs of our patients, students and professional regulatory bodies. You will have a PhD or equivalent doctorate in your field and experience of teaching in a higher education setting.
Additional information
Contract type: Open ended
Work pattern: 1fte
Grade: J
Salary: £42,882 - £48,149 per annum
School/Unit: Bristol Dental School
Shift pattern: 35 hours per week (hybrid working available)
This advert will close at23:59 UK timeon 31/07/2025
The interview date for this role will be 13/08/2025
For any informal queries please contact Dr Nilu Ahmed (n.ahmed@bristol.ac.uk), Dr Patricia Neville (patricia.neville@bristol.ac.uk).
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution. JOB NUMBER
ACAD108195
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
POSTING END DATE
31 Jul 2025
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Health Sciences
SALARY
£42,882 - £48,149 per annum
