MBChB Deputy Year 1 to 3 Convener

2 sessions per week

Clinical Academic Scale

We are recruiting for individuals to join our leadership team within our Undergraduate Medical School.

The Deputy Year 1 -3 Convener posts is 2PA, 8 hours per week and will be responsible for providing academic leadership to the Year 1-3 MBChB programme with respect to the curriculum and its assessment. The Deputy role will support the Year 1-3 Convener in all aspects of this role.

The University of Dundee enjoys an international reputation for excellence that attracts top- class students and academics from across the world – with over 140 countries represented in the University community.

You will be based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe’s largest teaching hospitals where the School of Medicine provides outstanding opportunities in medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.

Your priorities will include:

• Curriculum development and management for years 1-3 liaising with teaching leads and Programme Board regarding any curricular changes. Implementation of the new curriculum.
• Working with the Assessment Lead and their team to share responsibility for all assessment practice for years 1-3 ensuring the principles of assessment are upheld.
• Chairs (Deputising for Year 1-3 Convener): Year 1-3 Teaching Committee/Theme Leads/relevant exam boards.
• Co-ordination and responsibility for staff development of System Conveners and Theme Leads as part of quality assurance process.
• Student support.

Who we’re looking for:

• An understanding of the Dundee MBChB programme.
• Prior medical education experience desired.

For further information about this position please see the Job Description.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff support networks for BME and LGBT staff, membership of Athena Swan and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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