Lecturer in Psychology or Medical Ethics and Law (A1658)

Category: Academic | Faculty: Faculty of Health & Medicine | Department: Lancaster Medical School | Closing Date: 28 Oct 2016 | Lancaster Medical School is an emerging department within one of the top ten UK universities with exceptional student satisfaction scores.  This opportunity has arisen to join a committed team at this exciting stage in the development of a new medical school.  We are seeking to appoint a (Non-Clinical) Lecturer in Medical Ethics/Law or Psychology to join a team of highly dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic colleagues.  Depending upon the appointee’s area of expertise, you would be expected to take specific leadership responsibility for the development and organisation of Lancaster Medical School’s Psychology curriculum or contribute to the continued development and delivery of the Medical Ethics and Law curriculum and assessment through innovative and creative methods. You will also contribute more broadly to our innovative and recently updated undergraduate medical degree, which could include Problem Based Learning facilitation, alongside other elements of learning and teaching, and engagement with all aspects of summative and formative assessment.  You will be supported to develop their own programme of research, and will be encouraged to develop collaborative research within the faculty in line with our research strategy. Youwill also be encouraged to supervise dissertation projects and PhD students.  You will have a proven record and aptitude for delivering high quality teaching and research alongside a particular interest in Psychology or Medical Ethics/Law.  For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Colin Melville, Head of Lancaster Medical School (tel +44 (0)1524 595240), email c.melville@lancaster.ac.ukor via his PA, Beth Whittaker (tel +44 (0)1524 593708), email b.whittaker@lancaster.ac.uk This is a full-time, indefinite post. We welcome applications in all diversity groups.