Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Dental School
Director of Undergraduate Dental Education (BDS Programme Director)
Ref: ATS1371
Salary on Associate Professor (Grade 9) will be from £58,225 per annum, with an annual increment up to £67,468 per annum
For a Professor appointment, a competitive salary is available for an outstanding candidate.
The Director of Undergraduate Dental Education (BDS Programme Director) provides strategic leadership for the School’s undergraduate dental education portfolio, ensuring the delivery of an innovative, inclusive and future-focused curriculum that prepares graduates to meet the standards of the General Dental Council (GDC), the expectations of patients and employers, and the evolving needs of the healthcare system.
Working closely with academic colleagues, NHS partners, professional services staff and external stakeholders, you will lead the continued development, delivery and enhancement of the BDS programme, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, student support and educational governance. The role provides strategic oversight of curriculum design, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, clinical education, student outcomes and educational innovation, contributing to the wider strategic objectives of the School, Faculty and University.
This full-time post is available from 1 October 2026 on an indefinite basis.
One appointment will be considered at either Associate Professor or Professor dependent on skills and experience.
Within your personal statement please specify the grade of role you would like to be considered for. You must be able to meet all the essential criteria for that grade set out in the Person Specification; full details can be found in the Candidate Brochure.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 18 August 2026
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