Lecturer in Physiology Education

This role is for a Lecturer in Physiology Education, primarily focusing on undergraduate teaching and educational research. Responsibilities include leading, developing, and delivering high-quality teaching in physiology, particularly in cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, and supporting student learning. Essential requirements include a PhD in a biological or clinical science, experience in physiological sciences teaching and innovation, and a track record of publications.

• We are seeking a motivated Lecturer to provide leadership in teaching excellence, deliver high-quality teaching across our undergraduate programmes, and undertake high-quality educational research.
• Initially, the post holder will support the development and delivery of undergraduate teaching, with a particular focus on physiology, the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous system.
• You will work closely with the Head of Department, programme leads, and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Bioscience Education to enhance programme content, introduce assessment innovations, and facilitate their delivery.
• We welcome imaginative and interdisciplinary applicants with an extensive teaching profile and a track record of innovative pedagogy.
• The role suits a skilled educator with experience of undergraduate education in the physiological sciences and the potential to build a research career in education.
• The ability to teach undergraduate physiology and neuroscience is desirable.
• The successful candidate will be passionate about bioscience education and able to inspire the next generation of bioscientists. You will be an enthusiastic educator who provides academic and pastoral support to students and works closely with colleagues.

• To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
• PhD or MD in a relevant biological sciences or clinical subject
• Training and expertise in physiological sciences
• Experience of delivering quality teaching, including evidence of developing new innovative teaching approaches
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Publications in high ranking, peer reviewed journals
• Postdoctoral research experience
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development
• Relevant qualification in higher education, e.g. PGCAP
• Ability to engage peers and contribute to the promulgation of good educational practice through scholarship, peer support and a collegiate approach
• Ability to organise workload, including administrative tasks, meeting deadlines in a timely and effective way