Lecturer

Aston Medical School is focused on promoting social mobility, responsibility and international connectivity whilst addressing the needs of its community through its widening participation pathway, research strategy and emphasis on primary care education and healthcare.

We now offer a new 2-year fixed term post for a Lecturer in the Health Leadership programme that runs by Aston Medical School. Students who choose this thread graduate with a PG Certificate in Health Leadership. The post offers an exciting opportunity for those seeking a career within health and management, and applicants may have a background in clinical medicine or a relevant academic discipline.

Working within a supportive and dynamic multi-professional team and guided by the Health Leadership (HL) Programme Director, the postholder will lead one of the modules, take responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the HL programme and contribute to the teaching, assessment and curriculum development across the programme.

There are excellent opportunities for professional development. Post holders will be expected and supported to undertake the PG Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Higher Education provided by Aston University, and there will be opportunities for collaborative scholarship projects.

It is essential that applicants have a passion for supporting undergraduate healthcare and medical education and an enthusiasm for cross-discipline working with colleagues in the University and NHS.

Please submit an online application and upload your CV.

We encourage informal discussion of the post with the Health Leadership Programme Director Dr Maged Nessim and the Director of Medical Education/ Phase 2 Lead before interview. To arrange this please contact:

Mrs Janet Drury Tel +44(0) 121 204 4585 or Email [email protected] .

Interview date to be confirmed. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation.

Further particulars and application forms are available in alternative formats on request i.e. large print, Braille, tape or CD Rom.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR via [email protected]

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility:

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