Assistant Professor in Sports and Exercise Medicine (Fixed-term) (MED191419)

Applications are invited for the above post based in Academic Orthopaedics, Trauma and Sports Medicine, in the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, located in Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham.

The successful candidates will assist the Course Director in the smooth running of the two MSc courses and to co-ordinate taught postgraduate modules (such as the Physical Activity Epidemiology module, Research Methods, and the research dissertation module) (the number of credits managed would vary depending whether full time or part time).  The candidate will assist with coordinating/delivering and assessments of other modules as appropriate as well as running at least two short courses for the School, in a topic relevant to their expertise.   They will also supply statistical support to the students and the department.

The role holders will be expected to contribute to supervising the dissertation projects within the areas of Sports Medicine and will also require that research in the area of Sports Medicine is undertaken. The successful candidates will be encouraged to pursue their research interests in collaboration with colleagues in the Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology and/or the School of Life Sciences.

The post-holders are expected to work flexibly and respond positively to changing needs.

Candidates must have a higher degree in a relevant field, although not necessarily a PhD where other relevant experience is evident. Candidates must have experience of teaching and examining to postgraduate medical, health or science students in a relevant topic as well as supervision experience. A higher education teaching qualification is desirable. The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media. Team skills are also essential.

This is a fixed-term post for a period of 2 years. Hours of work are full-time, however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 14.5 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours.

National travel will be occasionally required.

Candidates should include a covering letter with their application.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Kimberley Edwards, tel: 0115 823 1114 or email: kimberley.edwards@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2019
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)