Lecturer in Medical Sciences (Clinical Skills)

University of Central Lancashire; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Burnley is seeking a Lecturer in Medical Sciences to contribute to the development and delivery of a new accelerated BSc programme. The ideal candidate will have a relevant undergraduate degree and experience in Higher Education teaching. This role involves course management, student assessment, and recruitment activities within a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing high-quality communication skills and professional development.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in developing teaching and learning resources.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to course management, delivery and development.
• Deliver assessments in clinical skills and research methods.
• Participate in student recruitment activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in Higher Education

High quality communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant areas

Job description

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.
About you:
You will hold an undergraduate degree in one of the relevant areas. 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.