Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Physiology

St Mary's University, Twickenham - School of Medicine

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) pro-rata

Location: St Mary’s University, School of Medicine

Annual leave: 35 days, pro-rata for part-time contract

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 recruiting a Senior Lecturer to lead teaching in physiology, immunology, or microbiology within our Integrated and Applied Science and Clinical Medicine (IASCM) module. You will design and deliver lectures, practicals, and integrated small group sessions, and contribute to assessment and curriculum development across the MBBS programme.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the launch of a new MBBS programme, shape its scientific foundations, and work within a collaborative and forward-thinking academic team. You will also be eligible to take on a strategic leadership role in SSCs, Digital Health & AI, or Academic Tutoring, supporting innovation and student development.

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 physiology teaching in higher 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.

To apply, please submit your CV with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

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 is committed to providing our students with a transformational experience. The University’s Vision 2030 outlines our approach and guides our supporting strategies, operating plans, and team and individual targets for achieving this. This includes extending our impact through growth to ensure future sustainability. We are focused on delivering outstanding teaching and pastoral support to our student population, as well as expanding and internationalising our academic portfolio of programmes. As we continue to expand our reach, our shared goals and values underpin a flourishing network of trusted partners, both at home and overseas, enabling us to promote our global profile and reach diverse communities.

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

Closing Date: 14 April at 23:00

For any queries, please contact michael.randles@stmarys.ac.uk