University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Lecturer in Microbiology, Parasitology and Epidemiology
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job DescriptionUE08: £49,250 pa – £60,321 pa, plus a taxed pensionable allowance of £2,500 paCMVM / Deanery of Biomedical SciencesFixed-Term (One year)Full-time, 35 hours per weekThe Opportunity:To support and enhance the delivery of undergraduate teaching and assessment in microbiology, parasitology and epidemiology, in programmes run jointly in China by the University of Edinburgh, Zhejiang University and the University of Edinburgh-Zhejiang University Joint Institute (ZJE). The post holder will also contribute to academic administration of teaching and assessment activities. The post holder will be required to spend up to 12 weeks per annum at the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining, China.The salary for this post is£49,250 to £60,321per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant Biomedical Sciences discipline.
- Experience in teaching in a Higher Education Institution with evidence of innovation in teaching delivery and assessment.
- Good project management skills and experience of co-ordinating resources other than self.
- Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
Click to view a copy of the full job description(opens new browser tab).Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– Cover letter– CV– A one-page statement on your experience and vision for teaching and learningAs a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab)Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 10th January 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK, the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held within four weeks of the closing date.The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.About UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the TeamThe College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine traces its origins back nearly 500 years (Darwin, Simpson and Conan-Doyle were students here) and is internationally renowned for its research and teaching. Professor David Argyle is the Head of College, the only conjoint Medical and Veterinary Medical School in the UK. The College employs over 3000 academic and support staff. The College has two Schools, the Edinburgh Medical School comprising three Deaneries; Biomedical Sciences; Molecular Genetic and Population Health Sciences and Clinical Sciences and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.The undergraduate medicine teaching programme in the College enjoys a high reputation nationally and internationally, with over 1,300 students enrolled on the MBChB and Intercalated courses and nearly 1000 on the Veterinary Sciences BVS and related programmes. In addition, approximately 2000 students are currently enrolled in the College’s taught and research post-graduate courses, including an extensive range of online distance learning diplomas and degrees. They are trained by over 1000 outstanding academic staff.The academic disciplines within Medicine are largely concentrated in the two teaching hospital campuses, the Royal Infirmary at BioQuarter and the Western General Hospital. Both have extensive new infrastructure with major research institutes and state of the art research facilities on clinical sites. Edinburgh hosts a number of prestigious MRC and BHF Research Centres. The approach is interdisciplinary, with basic and clinical researchers working together at the laboratory bench and in our clinical research facilities to address major themes in basic, clinical and translational medicine. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on the Easter Bush Campus houses outstanding teaching and clinical facilities as well as the splendid Roslin Institute, one of the world’s leading veterinary research centres. The College offers outstanding opportunities to address ‘One Health’ and Global Health problems of the highest international priority.The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities. Our College achieved outstanding results across four units of assessment (UoAs). Work was submitted from every eligible academic in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: a total of 782 full time equivalent posts. This includes joint submissions from within the University of Edinburgh. Overall, results were excellent. The University of Edinburgh is fourth in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research – known as research power – and is Scotland’s top ranked institution, according to Times Higher Education’s REF power ratings.
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Location
Edinburgh
Job date
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:37:41 GMT
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