Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Education and Scholarship)

The Opportunity

The School of Life Sciences is looking for a Lecturer to join our exceptional Biomedical Science teaching team. The successful applicant will work with our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching teams to develop and deliver programmes to students. In parallel they will be encouraged to develop their skills as an academic educator. This will cover a broad area of interest including curriculum development, pedagogic research, outreach and public engagement.

You will have a minimum of 5 years of HCPC Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as either a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist. You will have a Masters degree or an equivalent level of professional experience in an area of biomedical science. You will have experience in delivering teaching, for example supporting the continued professional development of other HCPC Registrants through IBMS Registration or IBMS Specialist Portfolios. You will have a genuine love for teaching students, a capacity for innovation, and a strong collaborative ethic. You will be able to incorporate your knowledge into exciting learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Pip Beard (p.m.beard@keele.ac.uk).  Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 18^th August 2026

Post reference: KU00005293

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