Lead for Inclusion and Communities (Professor)

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our 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.

The School of Medicine opens in September 2026 as one of the UK’s first socially accountable medical schools, dedicated to tackling health inequalities and serving diverse communities.

St Mary’s University, Twickenham is seeking an exceptional community practitioner and academic leader to join our new and ambitious School of Medicine as Lead for Inclusion and Communities (Professor). This is a unique opportunity to shape a socially accountable medical school grounded in equity, inclusion and meaningful community engagement.

Rooted in our Catholic mission and values, St Mary’s is proud of its welcoming academic community, commitment to social justice, and focus on transformational student experiences. As we expand our reach locally, nationally and internationally, we are looking for a values-driven academic who shares our vision and is motivated to make a lasting societal impact.

The School of Medicine is developing an innovative MBBS programme built around a spiral curriculum integrating science, clinical knowledge, professional practice and human values. Our vision is to educate future doctors who understand both the biomedical and sociocultural dimensions of health and who are actively engaged with the communities they serve.

As Lead for Inclusion and Communities (0.2FTE), you will play a pivotal role in delivering the School’s social accountability mission. You will ensure that principles of equity, inclusion and community engagement are embedded across all aspects of the School’s work, while also contributing fully as a Professor (0.2FTE) through research, teaching and academic leadership.

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: Prof Sonia Kumar – Sonia.kumar@stmarys.ac.uk

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK 

Closing Date: 24th February 2026 

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.

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