Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Public Health

Location: Waterside Campus 

Documents

• Job Description.pdf (PDF, 1173.3kb)

About the job

Part time: 0.6FTE (22.2 hours per week)

Interview date: 13 February 2023

The University of Northampton is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking lecturer/senior lecturer to join our growing Public Health Team.

The post will include providing a research-informed, personalised learning experience for students enrolled on the MSc Public Health Programme. This will involve using an active blended learning approach, delivering both online and face to face sessions and developing a virtual learning environment to enhance delivery. The post will also include providing student support, supervision of Master’s dissertations and liaison with professional colleagues across the faculty. Effective communication and organisation skills will be required to manage modules in line with university policy and practice and to actively contribute to the Faculty’s research community.

About you

You must be educated to MSc level with evidence of active continuing professional development. You will have experience of public health practice and education, curriculum design and research. You will possess up to date subject knowledge and bring specialist knowledge and insights into the subject area. You will be forward-thinking, be able to network effectively and possess a commitment to the research agenda. You will have the ability to implement quality assurance processes and be able to manage your time effectively.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Master’s degree in relevant subject

Desirable;

• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
• Relevant professional qualification
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Faculty of Health, Education and Society

The MSc in Public Health sits within the Faculty of Health Education and Society and you will be joining a team which is supportive and committed to your professional development.

The programme recruits both international and home students and currently has two intakes a year, so teaching takes place throughout the academic year. Core Modules are shared with other disciplines within the Faculty, allowing students and staff the opportunity to work and learn inter-professionally. The Faculty has a thriving range of professional programmes and modules within the MSc Public Health programme are also shared with Specialist Community Public Health Nurses and School Nurses. The Programme contains the option for students to undertake a period of voluntary placement learning to enhance and support employability.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/

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