We are seeking an experienced Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) with qualifications and experience in Physiology or related subject to join the team of academic, technical, and professional services staff in the delivery of our world-class Medical Science and Healthcare programmes.
Job Description
The post is based in the Institute of Education for Healthcare and Medical Sciences (IEHMS) in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN). The primary role of the post holder will be to take a lead role in the delivery of medical sciences on both the suite of BSc Medical Sciences programmes and the healthcare programmes of the School (MBChB; BDS and Masters in Physician Associate Studies). The post holder will be supported in their role by an experienced and vibrant academic and professional services support team in the IEHMS and wider university. Active participation in educational scholarship is also expected.
Working within the Medical Science and Healthcare teaching teams, the post holder will take a lead role in the overall organisation and delivery of medical science teaching and assessment, student support, teaching initiatives, and teaching administration. Whilst there will be a particular focus on Physiology, the post holder will be expected to support the educational wok of other disciplines and programmes. There are regular opportunities both within the School and University for strategic level lead roles. Leadership and administrative responsibilities will be commensurate with the grade at which this post is appointed, and the experience of the individual.
This post involves a significant amount of face-to-face teaching and assessment on campus so would not be able to be undertaken remotely or in hybrid mode.
Lecturers will be appointed on the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, £46,485 - £55,295 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Senior Lecturers will be appointed on the appropriate point on the Grade 8 scale, £58,596 - £65,814 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Donna MacCallum, BSc Programme Lead (d.m.maccallum@abdn.ac.uk), Professor Derek Scott, BSc Physiology degree coordinator, (d.scott@abdn.ac.uk) or Professor Colin Lumsden, Director of IEHMS (colin.lumsden@abdn.ac.uk).
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.
Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: MED218A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19 January 2025
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.