Senior Lecturer in Biological Science

Job summary

Welcome to the Institute of Medicine

Are you an academic with a passion for medical education and a commitment to shaping the future of healthcare? The School of Medicine at the University of Bolton is seeking dedicated faculty members to join us in delivering exceptional holistic, compassionate, and patient-centered medical education to our first cohort of MBChB students.

The SoM is dedicated to delivering top-quality education and training to future healthcare professionals. We are committed to making a difference in our students' careers and the wider community. Our faculty comprises experienced healthcare professionals who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to student success. We provide personalised support and a curriculum designed to foster compassion, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality, innovative, research informed, engaging instruction in biosciences to medicalstudents in Years 1 and 2 of the MBChB programme, using the Leicester Medical School curriculum tomeet the standards set by the General Medical Council and Quality Assurance Agency.To contribute to the development and implementation of the bioscience curriculum (including but notlimited to physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics,immunology) and participate in academic advising and mentorship of students and other colleagues.Additionally, the role holder will be expected to hold a secondary responsibility and lead in a key areaof the MBChB programme.

About us

Vision and Mission

Vision: To establish a centre of medical excellence within the University of Bolton and its partner healthcare providers.

Mission: Promote an educational environment focused on safe patient care and the health and well-being of the population, with a strong emphasis on social engagement and embracing the diversity of Boltons community.

Bolton has a rich history in medicine, home to figures like Sir Thomas Barlow and Samuel Taylor Chadwick, whose legacies inspire our mission to produce local leaders in healthcare. Our commitment is to address the significant health inequalities in Bolton by providing targeted support and high-quality education to our students.

We are looking for applications from biological scientists and anatomists who are passionate about teaching and eager to be part of an innovative and supportive community. Join us in shaping the future of medical education and making a meaningful impact on healthcare.

Job responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Teaching and Instruction:

1. Deliver high-quality, interactive teaching in bioscience2. Utilise a variety of teaching methods, including large and small group sessions and technologyenhanced learning.3. Develop and update teaching materials to ensure they reflect current scientific knowledge andpedagogical best practices.Curriculum Development:4. Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of the biomedical sciences curriculum.5. Lead curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in a unit(s).6. Ensure integration of bioscience with clinical education and other disciplines.Assessment and Evaluation:7. Contribute to the development and implementation of assessment strategies to evaluatestudent learning and performance.8. Ensure assessments are fair, reliable, and aligned with learning objectives.9. Contribute regularly to item writing and marking for assessment.10. Participate in all aspects of MMIs and assessmentsOperational Planning and Management:11. Lead the planning and management of biomedical science teaching and assessment for specificcurriculum units.12. Organise teaching sessions to be pedagogically sound and resource efficient.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable