Lecturer (Teaching focused)

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (0.62 FTE)

Aston Medical School is committed to promoting social mobility, leadership, and global connectivity, with a strong focus on primary care, widening participation, and community-focused healthcare education.

We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer (Teaching Focused) to support Phase 2 (Years 3–5) of our MBChB programme, with a particular emphasis on Year 4. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape clinical education and mentor Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTFs) in a supportive, multi-professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as first point of contact for Year 4 students.
• Collaborate with Local Education Providers to address placement issues.
• Design and deliver teaching sessions across a range of subjects including clinical sciences, communication skills, ethics, evidence-based practice, and data science.
• Contribute to lectures, small group tutorials (e.g. Team-Based Learning), and assessments.
• Support quality management and curriculum innovation.
• Serve as a Personal Tutor to a group of students.
• Work closely with Clinical Teaching Fellows, Year Leads, the Phase 2 Lead, and Clinical Specialty Leads to deliver teaching and manage educational delivery.

Who We’re Looking For:
Applicants should be passionate about undergraduate medical education and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You do not need to have clinical experience but should be able to teach topics relevant to clinical years. Experience or training in medical education is required.

We encourage applications from individuals who value inclusive education and have a strong commitment to student success. The successful candidate will also be supported to pursue a PG Cert, Diploma, or Master’s in Higher Education at Aston University. There are also opportunities for involvement in collaborative research or evaluation projects.

What We Offer:

• A vibrant campus in central Birmingham with excellent transport links.
• Generous annual leave: 30 days plus 13 bank/closure days (pro-rata).
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Discounted on-site gym and pool membership.
• Family-friendly policies and employee discounts.
• Supportive, collegial work culture.

Visa Information:

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

How to Apply:

Please apply online and upload your CV.

Informal discussions are welcome. Contact Janet Drury, PA to the Dean of Medical Education, at j.m.drury@aston.ac.uk or 0121 204 4585. A tour of the facilities will be arranged on the interview day.

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