Lecturer in Medical Sciences

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking a lecturer to join the Medical Sciences team within Biosciences for a two-year fixed-term post across Foundation Year and Levels 3–6. The role emphasises teaching, assessment, module leadership, curriculum development and research across two campuses.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a bioscience discipline and have higher education teaching experience. The post involves teaching across Foundation Year and undergraduate courses at Preston and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• PhD in bioscience discipline (e.g. biological sciences, pharmacology, microbiology, molecular biology or medical sciences).
• Experience teaching bioscience subjects in higher education.
• Ability to teach across Levels 3–6 including Foundation Year.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundation Year and undergraduate provision, Levels 3 to 6.
• Lead modules and contribute to assessment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and research.
• Teach on the BSc Medical Sciences and related bioscience courses at Preston/Burnley campuses.
• Deliver engaging, research-informed teaching with course and subject teams.
• Support students' academic development and progression.

Skills

Bioscience knowledge

Collaborative teaching

Education

PhD in bioscience

Undergraduate degree

Job description

A two-year fixed-term lectureship in Medical Sciences and the wider Biosciences team at the University of Central Lancashire. The post centres on teaching, assessment, module leadership, curriculum development and research across Foundation Year and undergraduate Levels 3 to 6. It needs teaching across a broad range of bioscience areas, from pharmacology and microbiology to molecular and cell biology, with delivery split between two campuses. A PhD in a bioscience discipline and prior higher education teaching experience are required.

What the job involves

• Teach across Foundation Year and undergraduate provision, Levels 3 to 6
• Lead modules and contribute to assessment
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Contribute to research and scholarship
• Teach on the BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences and its Foundation Year at Burnley
• Teach on Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, Biology and related bioscience courses at Preston
• Deliver engaging, inclusive, research-informed teaching with course and subject teams
• Support students' academic development and academic support
• Support curriculum coherence, student progression and resilient delivery across the School's bioscience portfolio
• Contribute to enhancing the student experience
• Take part in the wider academic life of the School

What's required

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• PhD in a bioscience discipline, such as biological sciences, pharmacology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology or medical sciences

Experience

• Experience of teaching bioscience subjects in higher education
• Ability to teach, assess and support students across Levels 3 to 6, including Foundation Year

Skills & knowledge

• Broad bioscience subject knowledge across pharmacology, microbiology, molecular biology and cell biology
• Commitment to delivering high-quality education
• Collaborative approach across teaching teams

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check at the appropriate level where the role is in regulated activity

What's offered

• Attractive annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits platform, including a 24/7 online GP
• Support to develop skills and knowledge
• Support to realise career ambitions