"Lecturer in Pharmacology (Learning, Teaching & Scholarship Track)"

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Pharmacology to play a leading role in the design, delivery, coordination and development of Pharmacology teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will contribute to an excellent student experience, and undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health.

The School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health is one of eight Schools within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow. The School is internationally leading in the areas of research, education (at undergraduate and postgraduate level) and has a wide ranging internationalisation, engagement and enterprise portfolio. Research in the School focusses on the areas of cardiac diseases (including but not limited to ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias and cardio-oncology), metabolic diseases (including but not limited to diabetes and obesity) and vascular diseases (including but not limited to hypertension, cerebrovascular disease and kidney disease), supported by a cross-cutting research theme in cardiovascular data science. The School is proud of its translational research strategy from fundamental and discovery science to experimental medicine, epidemiology, clinical trials and implementation research. 

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in Pharmacology or a related discipline and postdoctoral or relevant professional experience.

Job Purpose

To play a leading role in the design, delivery, coordination and development of Pharmacology teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to contribute to an excellent student experience, and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver a range of teaching, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the subject area of Pharmacology.

2. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.

3. Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline of Pharmacology.

4. Make effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment, which may involve blended and/or online provision.

5. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.

6. Engage in scholarship by undertaking methodologically rigorous, educationally relevant, enquiries into student learning and disseminate evidence to enhance your own teaching practice and that of others. Attend and participate in appropriate seminars and conferences to support research-led teaching and scholarship in Pharmacology.

7. Develop effective working relationships with students and, in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.

8. Develop relationships with external stakeholders in support of knowledge exchange, public understanding and appropriate forms of outreach such as widening access.

9. Participate in local, and potentially overseas, activities associated with student recruitment (e.g. open days), orientation and induction and other School and University initiatives such as support for student transitions, employability and student mobility as appropriate.

10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

12. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together

Qualifications 

Essential:

A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in Pharmacology or a related discipline. 

Desirable:

B1. Postgraduate teaching qualification and/or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. 

Skills 

Essential:

C1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

C2. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

C3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

C4. Self-motivation and ability to accept collegiate responsibilities, plan for contingencies and/or think strategically.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

C5. Demonstrable evidence of involvement in course and curriculum design and development.

C6. Ability to lead staff, constructively interact with colleagues, and deploy resources in support of major teaching, scholarship, or professional activities. 

Desirable:

D1. Evidence of the ability and willingness to take on leadership roles and administrative responsibilities in learning and teaching.

D2. Evidence of independent thought capable of leading to the generation of original hypotheses suited to applications to grant-funded pedagogic research or scholarship.

D3. Evidence of a sympathetic approach in dealing with student problems, both academic and personal.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

D4. Skills for the development of e-learning applications with particular emphasis on applications that run in Moodle, the University’s virtual learning environment.

D5. Familiarity with generative artificial intelligence and its benefits and challenges in the context of higher education. 

Experience 

Essential:

E1. Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience.

E2. A comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the subject area.

E3. Insight into research in pharmacology or a related discipline that is of immediate relevance to the requirements of the post.

E4. A record of high-quality publications appropriate to the field or scholarship of equivalent significance.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

E5. A track record of excellence in the delivery of teaching in pharmacology or a related discipline that is of immediate relevance to the requirements of the post.

E6. Demonstrable experience in the development of innovative and/or active-learning approaches that enhance student engagement and attainment. 

Desirable:

F1. A background in immunopharmacology and/or infection pharmacology.

F2. Experience of teaching, course coordination, and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

F3. Involvement in design, organisation and management of innovative teaching initiatives.

F4. Familiarity with the UK Professional Standards Framework, the QAA Benchmark Statement for Biomedical Sciences, and/or the British Pharmacological Society core curriculum.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

F5. Contribution to the process of curriculum review/evaluation.

F6. Experience of the development and management of taught postgraduate programmes attractive to international students. 

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8, £39,347 - £44,263/£48,350 - £56,021 per annum. 

This post is full time and open ended. 

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. 

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. 

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/. 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/. 

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. 

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information. 

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Graeme Sills, Graeme.Sills@glasgow.ac.uk 

Vacancy Ref: 151209,   Closing Date: 19 August 2024.

Vacancy Ref :151209

Close Date :19-Aug-2024 23:45