Lecturer in Biomedical Science - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
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Job Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by contributing to teaching, assessment and administration processes associated primarily with the Undergraduate Medical School, and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the Undergraduate Medical School.

Applications are welcome from individuals from all biomedical science disciplinary backgrounds.


Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver a range of teaching, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate programmes. The undergraduate course is delivered through a range of teaching and learning modalities, and the post holder would be expected to make a significant contribution to all of these across the curriculum.
  • Make a specific contribution to the on-going planning, development, delivery and assessment of the Learning & Teaching provision in the early years of the MBChB programme in an engaging and innovative way making use of best practice and working within Teaching and Learning strategic frameworks.
  • Contribute to pastoral care and academic supervision of students.
  • Play a supporting role in ensuring GMC requirements of Undergraduate Medical Schools are met.
  • Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. This includes marking of assessments and participation in exam boards.
  • Make a positive contribution to SoMDN & MVLS strategic initiatives being engaged, flexible and participative in curriculum development and change.
  • Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
  • Work in partnership with the UMS Manager and their Team to ensure a high quality student experience.
  • Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
  • Participate in scholarship, utilising output to inform your teaching and learning practice and, as appropriate, to disseminate the findings by publication in leading journals.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
  • To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Qualifications

Essential
A1.

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD] or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.


Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential-C2. Evidence of interest and experience in innovative and technology-enhanced learning and teaching approaches.
C3.

Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.

C5. Developing track record of scholarship/research outputs compatible with enhancing the School's research profile in accordance with School objectives.
C7.

Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and of providing pastoral care to students.

C9. A strong team player who can evidence constructive working relationships across disciplines and job families.
C10. Collaborative, co-operative and pro-active approach to all elements of the role.
C11. Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.


Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £38,474 - £43,155 per annum.
This post is full time and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

3 A flexible approach to working.
-**Vacancy Ref: 117388,
Closing Date: 12 June 2023.
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