Dean of Medical Education

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 27 October 2023

Interview Date: Thursday 16 November 2023

As a Dean of Medical Education and Deputy Dean of Aston Medical School (AMS) you will lead a review of the vision, direction and strategy of education within AMS, to enhance and grow programme offerings beyond the current three programmes: MBChB, BSc (Adult Nursing) and MSc (Physician Associate Practice). Much of this development and expansion requires innovative thinking in partnership with our NHS Local Education Providers and taking account of the University and College priorities, the professional regulatory framework, and national political and financial opportunities. Throughout, these developments must continue to ensure an excellent experience for all our students.

This senior leadership position in Aston Medical School is a full time academic post with overall responsibility for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes in the School, and responsibility to support the Dean of School. The post is open to clinical and non-clinical applicants, and where relevant, appointment will be made at the appropriate clinical grade and salary, dependent on qualifications, experience, and any ongoing clinical responsibilities which are undertaken via a joint appointment.

The Dean of Medical Education will be required to demonstrate inspiring and empathic leadership with profound pedagogical understanding to support and further develop the team to meet the challenges of expanding its programmes in innovative ways.

Informal enquires about these posts may be made to Professor Eamonn Maher, Dean of Aston Medical School via e.maher@aston.ac.uk.

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