Remote Academic Consultant — Medical & Biological Sciences

Crimson Education; Greater London; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxbridge Summer Scholars (OSS) seeks a Medical & Biological Sciences Academic Consultant to provide expert input for the pre-university stream in Biology, Chemistry, Medicine and Psychology. You will review content, advise on topics, and ensure high academic standards across lectures, seminars and assessments.

The role includes essay assessment with detailed feedback and collaboration with the Curriculum Manager and Head of Programme, all while working remotely with limited travel.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline or current enrolment in a Master's programme.
• Deep subject knowledge in biology, chemistry, medicine or psychology.
• Experience teaching, lecturing, supervising or assessing university or sixth-form students.
• Experience marking written work to criteria with clear feedback.
• Active research, publications or industry experience bringing real-world perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter consultation and content development for the Medical & Biological Sciences Stream.
• Advise on topics, concepts, case studies and current developments relevant to pre-university study.
• Contribute to essay questions, prompts and assessment criteria for the stream.
• Assess student essays and provide detailed, individualized feedback within set timelines.
• Support continuous improvement of the programme with academic quality assurance.

Skills

Subject-matter expertise

Excellent written communication

University-level teaching or assessing

Critical analysis

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Enrolment in a relevant Master's programme

Job description

Oxbridge Summer Scholars (OSS) seeks a Medical & Biological Sciences Academic Consultant to provide expert input for the pre-university stream in Biology, Chemistry, Medicine and Psychology. You will review content, advise on topics, and ensure high academic standards across lectures, seminars and assessments.

The role includes essay assessment with detailed feedback and collaboration with the Curriculum Manager and Head of Programme, all while working remotely with limited travel.