Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused) in Cell and Tissue Biomedicine (106543-0323)

Permanent position, 0.6 FTE.

The University of Warwick is one of the UK's leading campus universities, in the top 100 universities in the world and top 10 in the UK (THE World University Rankings, 2022). Warwick Medical School is a collaboration between a globally recognised university and our local NHS partners, addressing present and future health needs through education and research. We run the largest graduate-entry medical programme in the UK, attracting highly motivated students from all educational backgrounds and producing excellent medical graduates. The MBChB degree is highly integrated, composed of blocks of system and clinical specialty based teaching and structured around case-based learning.

An exciting new position has arisen within the MBChB team to enhance the educational design and delivery of cell biology, physiology and related disciplines. Working closely with the Academic Lead for Cell and Tissue Biomedicine, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of basic and applied biomedical science teaching and assessments within the MBChB degree programme. We are seeking a highly skilled educator, who can work collaboratively to help shape the strategic direction of this subject area. The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and in a professional manner as part of an interdisciplinary team. The appointed individual will contribute to curriculum development and specific leadership roles will be available in the future, depending on interests and experience.

In addition to the work within the Cell and Tissue Biomedicine theme, the post holder will be supported to develop their profile in education scholarship. This may include support to undertake a postgraduate teaching qualification if the appointed individual does not already possess one.

Salary will be in the range £44,414 - £52,841 pro rata (£45,585 - £54,395 pro rata from 1st Aug 2023). This is a 0.6 FTE appointment in the first instance, with working pattern to include Monday afternoons in term time. Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to Dr Nick Hopcroft, Academic Lead for Cell and Tissue Biomedicine (N.Hopcroft@warwick.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Nick Hopcroft, Academic Lead for Cell and Tissue Biomedicine (N.Hopcroft@warwick.ac.uk).

Interview Date: TBC.

Closing date: 18 April 2023

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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