Head of Undergraduate Science and Phase 1

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high quality academic and professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary’s University provides an inspiring and welcoming environment and has a strong, supportive community. The University is proud of the support it gives to its students, and the support is underpinned by the provision of teaching that is student focused with a strong emphasis on skills and character development.

The University is an established provider of health sciences, bioethics, and education, ranking top 5 for teaching quality and top 10 for student experience in the UK.

We are seeking an academic with a science based background with substantial experience in all aspects of higher education and pedagogic design.

The Head of Undergraduate Science will act as the Phase 1 Lead (Years 1 and 2) and will oversee the management and delivery of undergraduate science throughout the 5-year MBBS programme in accordance with the GMC regulations, University requirements and the  contingent partner.

The role requires the postholder to work closely with the School of Medicine (SoM) leadership team, the Lead for Phase 2 and Director of Undergraduate Medicine to ensure continuation and alignment of science through both phases of the MBBS Programme. It will also involve teaching and assessment of undergraduate science across all years of the MBBS programme.

The postholder will draw upon their extensive academic experience to carry out research, scholarship, enterprise and engagement, teaching, leadership and management within the SoM.

We will welcome applications from graduates with a PhD with significant experience of educational design, delivery, assessment and evaluation in medical/ biomedical education. The successful candidate will have leadership skills gained through their previous roles and experience of applying for external funding in the form of research/ enterprise grants or consultancy.

To apply for the role, please submit an online application form with your CV and supporting statement explaining how your qualifications, skills and experience fulfil the essential criteria for the job. Please refer to the job description attached to the advertisement on University’s recruitment portal.

For any queries, please contact hrjobs@stmarys.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 May at 23:00

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Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

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