Lectureship in Neurobiology and Anatomy (Teaching & Scholarship)

Lectureship in Neurobiology and Anatomy (Teaching & Scholarship) on the Joint Programme with Nanchang University

We are seeking applications for a Lecturer in Neurobiology and Anatomy. The post is embedded within the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, a large and expanding academic unit, which provides a supportive and friendly environment that prides itself on its inclusivity of staff and students, as well as research-lead innovative teaching throughout its educational programmes.

About You

Applicants are expected to have advanced knowledge in these subject areas and the ability to teach related subjects at more introductory levels. Applicants should have an excellent academic background in scientific research with a PhD in Medical Sciences or Life sciences or equivalent. There should also be some background in teaching, at least at undergraduate level.

About Queen Mary

Queen Mary University (QMUL) is a Russell-group research-intensive University that delivers world class research and Higher Education in the UK and overseas. The School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences (SBBS) at QMUL runs a Joint Programme (JP) with Nanchang University, China. In this programme, students substitute nearly all of the first three years of their Nanchang undergraduate medical degree with a modified version of the QMUL BSc in Biomedical Sciences, that is taught in English in Nanchang, China, principally by UK academic faculty flying out to deliver the teaching in small discrete blocks of teaching.

Most of the formal lectures are delivered in Nanchang, although the successful applicants will be based on the Mile End campus, when not abroad.

The Lecturer will also make significant contributions to student education and the student experience on the Nanchang JP through regular updating of taught material, assessments and timely and collegiate engagement across the entire JP. An element of educational scholarship is also expected offering the opportunity for pedagogical research.

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we have fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. We continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum, a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is full time and permanent, with a start date of 1st Sept 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The starting salary will be Grade 5 through to 6, in the range of £45,931 - £56,921 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Further details about the school, its teaching and research can be found at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs and details about the Nanchang Joint Programme at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/undergraduate/nanchang

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Mark Maconochie: mark.maconochie@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please click the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is 27 April 2023 and interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities, and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles, we strongly encourage applications from women.

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