St Mary's University, Twickenham - School of Medicine
| Location: | London, Twickenham |
| Salary: | £48,822 to £63,606 per annum, pro-rata |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 2nd April 2026 |
| Closes: | 14th April 2026 |
| Job Ref: | SMU12449 |
Contract: Permanent, 0.8–1.0 FTE
Salary: £48,822 – £56,535 (Senior Lecturer), pro-rata for part-time contract or £54,893 - £63,606 (Associate Professor) per annum, pro-rata
Join the founding academic team at St Mary’s School of Medicine and play a key role in shaping the curriculum and identity of our new MBBS programme. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer with expertise in public health, social sciences, or medical humanities to lead our Medicine and Society (MedSoc) module. You will oversee teaching in areas such as health inequalities, ethics, law, and digital medicine, and support interdisciplinary learning across the MBBS programme.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the social and ethical heart of a new medical school, influence curriculum design, and contribute to a values-driven vision of medical education. The successful candidate will also be considered for one of our strategic leadership roles: SSCs, Digital Health & AI, or Academic Tutoring.
A successful candidate will have:
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
- Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE.
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering medical education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
- Commitment to professional development, including willingness to undertake training in teaching and assessment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to curriculum development.
Overview
As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Closing Date: 14 April 2026 at 23:00
We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
To apply, please submit your CV with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
For any queries, please contact michael.randles@stmarys.ac.uk