Lecturer for Teaching in Pharmacology - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London
University College London
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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref Number
B


Professional Expertise
Academic


Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)


Location
London


Working Pattern
Full time


Salary
£51,474-£60,521


Contract Type
Permanent


Working Type
On site


Available For Secondment
No


Closing Date
07-May-2024


About us:


Biosciences is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching.

In the Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology research and teaching address all areas of neuroscience, pharmacology and physiology.


Our educational activity includes several undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students; areas of teaching range from autonomic pharmacology, to cell signalling, understanding the underlying causes of neurological diseases and drug development, all delivered to an international, diverse and outstanding student body.

Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority.


About the role:


This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology with the aim to deliver a range of existing modules, while building up to a strategic role working with the department to shape the future of the programme with an aim of stepping into the role of deputy lead of the Pharmacology programme.


You will work with the Head of Teaching, the Pharmacology degree program lead and other members of the Department to define your portfolio of responsibilities.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.


About you:


You will be an integral part of the teaching delivery for the MSci and BSc pharmacology degree programmes and of the Department of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology as a whole.

You will step into a highly regarded degree program, and you will foster critical and independent thought by delivering innovative teaching of lectures, practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and assessments in a range of modules.


You also have the chance to develop your own portfolio of teaching activities in one of the areas of interest outlined above and to help shape the future content and structure of the pharmacology degree program.

You will be an engaged member of the Department, the Division and the university and part of our active and supportive team of lecturers for teaching.


You will build relationships with your close colleagues and the wider teaching community at UCL, share knowledge and innovation by discussions in team meetings and by taking part in conferences and community events.

You will actively engage with our international, diverse and outstanding student body by becoming a personal tutor and taking part in our student staff consolatory committee meetings.


What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • On-Site nursery
  • Onsite gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.


These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
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