Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biosciences (EHT2160-0224)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biosciences you will support the expansion and development of the Edge Hill University at an exciting time in its development with increase in numbers and as we approach the final year of the GMC approval process for MBChB and start approval processes for Physician Associates Studies.

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in biosciences, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of bioscience teaching as related to medicine across our programmes. Expertise in one or more areas such as biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology or neuroscience would be particularly welcome. An understanding of the application of these sciences in medicine would be an advantage. You would also have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience as well as to wider roles such as assessment, admissions and student support. 

You will be expected to contribute to scholarly activity or, if you have a significant role in research, to the research activities of one of our Research Units and meet the quantitative and qualitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence exercise.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Paola Dey, Professor in Health & Social Care at Paola.Dey@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. You will hold previous teaching expertise at undergraduate level preferably to health students in order to provide excellent pastoral support to all students. You will also hold previous experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds and supporting individuals with learning needs. 

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment. 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

•    A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 

•    Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression

•    Free foreign language evening classes

•    Employee assistance programme

•    Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%

•    Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities

•    Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment

•    Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. 

Closing Date: 13 Mar 2024

Department: Academic

Salary: £38,205 to £57,696 per annum
Permanent