Lecturer in Medical Sciences (Clinical Skills)

Job Reference
0959-24
Date Posted
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Location
Burnley Campus
Salary
£41,421 to £47,874 per annum
Basis
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term for 12 months or upon the return of the substantive postholder, whichever is sooner
Job Category / Type
Academic / Research
School / Service
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Hours
37.00 hours per week
Interview Date
To be confirmed

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Job details

The School of Medicine & Dentistry has designed and developed a new 2 year accelerated BSc Medical Sciences programme to be delivered at our Burnley Campus. The School wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Medical Sciences to contribute to course management, delivery and development of the two-year programme.

Working within a committed and enthusiastic team you will focus primarily on the accelerated 2-year BSc Medical Sciences. You will contribute to course delivery and assessment under the areas of clinical skills, research methods, biochemistry and anatomy and also contribute towards student recruitment through relevant activities.

You will hold a good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or recognised teaching qualification are not an essential requirement but would be desirable.

Experience of teaching within Higher Education is essential, along with experience of developing teaching and learning resources and of delivering student assessments. You will have a commitment to continued professional development and of the University’s strategy and values.

You must possess high quality communication and presentation skills; have an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact Chris Smith via email in the first instance.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Burnley with some travel to the Universities’ other campuses.

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