About the School of Dentistry
RCSI has a strong heritage in dental education and training. As the second oldest dental school in Europe, it delivered an undergraduate dentistry programme between 1878-1977 (LDS RCSI) and the Faculty of Dentistry which provides postgraduate education, accreditation of programmes and quality assurance through examination was established in 1963.
Against this backdrop of our international standing, tradition and ambitious growth strategy, with the support of the Irish Government and the endorsement to commence by the Dental Council in Ireland, we shall launch an undergraduate School of Dentistry commencing student enrolment in September 2025.
Through a community-based approach to dental education, our graduates will be ready to work in a primary care environment where they will practice.
Objectives of these posts:
* You will join the expanding School of Dentistry undergraduate development team and play a key role in the development of a new undergraduate dentistry programme.
* You will also be part of the teaching faculty resource team who will be responsible for delivering and teaching the new undergraduate dentistry programme.
We are seeking one academic colleague to join Professor Leung's team at Lecturer level to complement our academic staff and help us at this exciting time to prepare the programme in advance of the commencement of the first BDS student intake in September 2025.
Programme Development
RCSI has proposed a community-based curriculum, which will be aligned with the relevant dentistry regulatory requirements for undergraduate teaching in Ireland.
Infrastructure such as academic and clinical teaching facilities have also been identified You will be tasked with working collaboratively with the team to contribute to and participate in the design, development and delivery of the School's level 8 educational programme.
You will contribute to the development and enhancement of the School of Dentistry Curricula, ensuring that the applications to clinical practice contents are current, relevant, and aligned with advancements in the practice of dentistry.
Teaching
Prepare in advance of September 2025 and subsequently lead the delivery of teaching to students across the dentistry programme.
Ensure that modules you teach on are delivered and examined appropriately and effectively and in adherence to the relevant Curriculum Course Book and Marks & Standards regulations.
Integrate innovative teaching methods, technology, and research findings into the curriculum to enhance students' learning experience, in accordance with the School of Dentistry teaching and assessment strategies.
Act as liaison between students and staff managing Student communications (Academic Performance; Approach to learning journey; Content sign posting etc.).
Research
Where applicable, to conduct original research in basic and dental sciences related to the practice of dentistry.
Sustain an independent and highly productive research profile aligned with established priority areas of research within the School and across RCSI.
Where applicable, to collaborate with other researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals in related fields to advance the understanding of oral health.
Mentor and supervise undergraduate students and research staff (where applicable).
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and contributing to the academic literature in dentistry basic sciences.
Support and Collaborations
Collaborate with dental clinicians and other healthcare professionals to integrate aspects of basic sciences and clinical applications of these sciences in relation to the practice of dentistry.
Work closely with inter-disciplinary healthcare teams to address Oral Health Challenges and contribute to the development of evidence-based clinical care strategies.
Collaborate with and provide support to colleagues in the RCSI Schools and across the RCSI international campuses as required.
Continuing Development
Undergo programmes of training and development as may be required.
Always represent the best interests of the School of Dentistry and RCSI.
Stay current with advancements in dentistry, basic sciences, and related fields through continuing professional development activities.
Participate in national and international conferences to share research insights, collaborate with peers, and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.
Administration
Participate in departmental and institutional activities, such as committee work, to contribute to the overall functioning of the academic and research environment.
Collaborate with administrators to secure funding, manage budgets, and support the growth of the dentistry basic sciences department.
The development of standard operating procedures around all aspects of the operational delivery of the dentistry programme (Teaching; Assessment; Student Communications; Scheduling; Induction; Quality Improvement etc.).
Support the onboarding and mentorship of new resources, which will be required to fulfil the school's operational needs.