Lecturer (Leicester Medical School)

37.5 About the role The University of Leicester is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching Focused) to join Leicester Medical School on a 12-month fixed-term contract, this full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to medical education and the student experience. You will lead MD003 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology within the A199 Medicine with Foundation Year programme, co-lead the Year 1 Musculoskeletal System Unit within the MBChB, and act as Examination lead for the Integrated Understanding Practical Assessment (IUPA), a compulsory progression assessment for Year 2 medical students. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Leicester Medical School and the wider University, you will plan, deliver and evaluate teaching, respond to student feedback and help provide an excellent learning experience. You will contribute to student support, employability and outreach activities, open days and effective admissions processes, while engaging with the academic discipline nationally and internationally and representing the School and University through external committees, reviews and panels. The University describes itself as a global community committed to teaching, research, widening access and enabling students and staff to flourish. About you You will hold either a PhD in a relevant discipline or a medical degree (MBChB or equivalent), and have experience of teaching and assessing undergraduate students, ideally within a medical education setting. You will have a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology, together with experience of delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to student assessment. You will be able to demonstrate your ongoing development as an educator alongside effective teaching, presentation, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to teach through lectures, seminars and tutoring and to support, coach and mentor students and colleagues. You will combine the ability to work independently with a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing a high-quality service to students. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to equity and an awareness of diverse community issues. FHEA or equivalent recognition of teaching practice, educational research, recognition through publications or conference delivery in educational practice, and experience or understanding of online learning would be advantageous. Additional information For informal enquiries, please contact Simon Gay on HOSLMS@leicester.ac.uk We anticipate that interviews will take place on 2 nd December 2026. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you will become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We are committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Advert closes midnight on: 15 November 2026 £46,970 to £57,666 per annum. Grade 8