Teaching Associate (fixed-term, fractional contract) (MED340917)

Applications are invited to the above role. The primary purpose of the role will be to undertake undergraduate teaching and provide advice as a member of the Pharmacology teaching team within an established programme of study. The role holder will also help to develop new course proposals and may contribute to curriculum development in the School.

The role will have specific responsibility for identifying the learning needs of students and ensure that the content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives of undergraduate Pharmacy and BMedSci courses.

The role holder will be involved in the development of new teaching and assessment practices and/or developing systematic methods for evaluating and disseminating these practises within the School/Faculty.

Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent in Pharmacology or relevant subject area or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience (eg. a qualified Pharmacist) with aHigher Education teaching qualification (or working towards) being desirable.

This is a Term Time Fractional fixed term role, available for 2 years – the role involves working 34 weeks Full Time – The first year’s weeks to be worked are 11 September 2017 – 15 December 2017, 15 January 2018 – 23 March 2018, 23 April 2018 – 22 June 2018.

The School of Life Sciences holds an Athena Silver SWAN Award, in recognition of our commitment to supporting and advancing women’s careers in the life sciences (STEMM). You can read more about this initiative at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/life-sciences/documents/athena-swan-silver-award.pdf

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Michael Randall Michael.randall@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 Oct 2017
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)