Director of Dental Education - July 2024
Reports To: Dental Dean
PurposeWorking primarily with the Dental Council, Dental Dean and the Education team, to shape and guide the strategic delivery of the dental education delivered by the College, ensuring it is of the highest standard. To use knowledge and experience of dental education and postgraduate training to inform Dental Council and the Dental Education Board of the major issues which affect dental education and training in the UK and internationally. To chair the Dental Education Board.
The post holder will work alongside and be supported by the Director of Education and Assessment.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Commitment:- Board governance experience is required to Chair the College’s Dental Education Board with responsibility for Education and Professional Development including attendance at quarterly meetings
- Education lead on Dental Council & at Office Bearers Meetings including attendance at quarterly meetings
- Wide knowledge of postgraduate dental education issues and familiarity with educational concepts that will support current and prospective Members and Fellows
- A keen interest in dental skills training and further skills development
- Demonstrable interest/experience in College activity; involvement in other RCPSG Committees and or/events
- Political awareness of stakeholders and major competitor/collaborative arrangements in connection with other organisations involved in postgraduate dental education.
- Ability to make decisions as appropriate in relation to the role of Director of Dental Education
- Experience of developing dental education would be desirable, including course, conference or online learning
- Development of innovative approaches to dental education
- Provide regular support to the Director of Education and Assessment, Deputy Head of Education and Dental Education Manager in their decision making and to provide clinical expertise to assist in the development of the College’s planning cycle
- To assist in the identification of suitable faculty to develop and deliver dental education both in the UK and internationally
- Quality assurance - endorsement of events, approving courses and conferences CDP development outcomes, high quality events and training experience
- Represent the College as Director of Dental Education at external meetings as required.
- Currently in good standing with employer, College(s) and GDC
4 years in the first instance commencing on 5 September 2024. Appointment will be made in August 2024 with appropriate training given.
This term may be extended by mutual agreement.
How to applyThis term may be extended by mutual agreement.
How to applyPlease forward your CV and a covering letter including your experience and interest in this post to:
Catherine Chadha Education Manager Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RJ Catherine.Chadha@rcpsg.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 August 2024
Interviews will be held on Friday 30th August 2024