Position Overview & Specifications
The Department of Biomedical Science and Physiology at the University of Wolverhampton is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science.
You will have previous teaching or training experience that will enable you to contribute to teaching, placement learning, assessment, quality enhancement and pedagogic research within the Department. We welcome applications from an NHS Biomedical or Clinical Science setting or those from an active clinical research background, You will have experience in Blood Sciences, including Clinical Biochemistry, and desirably Haematology, and will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will be able to effectively deliver the key aspects of these disciplines through lectures, seminars, and practical classes. and be committed to providing an excellent student experience.
Preferably, you will be registered with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) or be a member of another relevant professional body. Applicants should have a first degree in a related discipline and either a Master’s degree or a PhD, or be able to demonstrate significant professional practice experience. As Senior Lecturer, you must be willing to contribute to research across a range of university-wide research institutes and centres.
The Department has delivered a highly successful portfolio of IBMS-accredited courses covering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes for over 30 years making a significant local impact on health outcomes and providing access to education. The successful applicant will therefore have an enthusiasm for removing barriers to and widening participation in education. We have a well-established academic team, and the University provides an excellent working environment to allow you to access continued career development.
We are committedto promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports all our staff and students and welcome applications from all sections of society.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact the Head of Department, Dr Liz O’Gara (E.OGara@wlv.ac.uk), or the Head of the School of Life Sciences, Prof Gary Hix (G.Hix@wlv.ac.uk).
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)
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