- Salary: From £118-140,000 per annum
- Contract type: Full-time, permanent (part-time options also considered)
- Location: Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park, London
- Reports to: Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- Vacancy Reference: 26/74
- Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 26th November
We are seeking an exceptional, founding leader to establish a distinctive School of Dentistry at Regent’s University London. This is a rare opportunity to shape its vision, build its professional standing and bring together the people and partnerships that will turn ambition into reality.
We promise all our students a premium, transformative education, rich in global connections. You will give that promise a distinctive expression in Dentistry.
Interviews will be held in person at our beautiful Regent’s Park Campus on 3rd, 9th and 10th December.
Professorial title will be conferred on a suitably qualified appointment.
The opportunity
As founding Head, you will:
- Define and champion the School’s vision, winning confidence across the profession, the University and its partners
- Build outstanding clinical education partnerships, drawing on your network to create sustainable, practice-based learning opportunities
- Shape a future-facing curriculum and founding team, connecting academic and clinical expertise with innovation in oral healthcare
- Lead a credible pathway to launch, bringing together regulatory approvals, quality assurance, facilities and resources within a financially sustainable plan.
About you
You will bring substantial senior leadership experience in dental education, exceptional professional credibility and a strong, current network. You will have built successful partnerships, influenced diverse stakeholders and led curriculum development and quality assurance.
Above all, you will be an institution-builder: persuasive, collaborative and able to turn a compelling vision into a deliverable plan. Experience of establishing a dental school, programme or comparable initiative would be particularly valuable.
How to apply
Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description). Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.
Founding Head of School of Dentistry in London employer: Regent's University London
Regent’s University London is an exceptional employer that prioritises a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering employees the chance to lead impactful initiatives in information security. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have access to growth opportunities while working in a vibrant academic environment that values diversity and inclusion. Located in the heart of London, the university provides a unique setting that fosters creativity and engagement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Regent's University London Recruitment Team
