Teaching Fellow in Anatomy – College of Medicine and Health – 59635 – Grade 7

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Teaching Fellow in Anatomy – College of Medicine and Health – 59635 – Grade 7

Company

University of Birmingham

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Job Description:Position DetailsCollege of Medicine and HealthLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKFull time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974Grade: 7Full Time, Permanent3 x Positions availableClosing date: 2nd October 2024BackgroundThe University of Birmingham is seeking three Teaching Fellows in Anatomy to work as members of the team who deliver anatomy teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the College of Medicine and Health, the University at large, and occasionally to external clients, under the guidance of academic staff with ultimate responsibility for the design, delivery and assessment of our programmes. The roles are full time, permanent appointments.The main focus of these roles is to provide anatomical and/or clinical input to the teaching of anatomy across all our programmes, as well as the development and maintenance of teaching materials and assessments for use in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physician Associate and Biomedical Sciences and other degree programmes. The postholder may also take delegated responsibility for anatomy provision in individual modules and/or programmes.The postholder will also be expected to engage in continuing professional development, to contribute to academic scholarship activities in anatomical or medical education research, and to develop and/or undertake citizenship activities (e.g. outreach, public engagement, committees, recruitment).For this post, applications are invited from medical, dental or anatomy graduates with good clinical or higher education teaching experience, with PhD graduates preferred. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching topographical, functional and clinical anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology and histology in a variety of learning environments, providing leadership in some areas. They will also have responsibilities in varied assessments across our programmes, which include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physician associate, physiotherapy and biomedical sciences. Additionally, they will be expected to develop scholarship and citizenship activities which contribute to the success of the institute.Role SummaryThe Human Anatomy Unit in the Institute for Clinical Sciences is responsible for teaching topographical anatomy, histology, embryology and neuroanatomy to students in most programmes of the College and beyond. The main role of these posts is to undertake and support all areas of learning and teaching provision as part of the anatomy teaching team. The posts are designed to be career development posts, so opportunities for personal development are available, including taking delegated responsibility for components of anatomy provision and assessment, and taking opportunities to introduce innovation where appropriate.The postholder will provide innovative, engaging sessions for a wide variety of students in several different learning environments (e.g. prosection sessions, small group teaching, interactive lectures, flipped classroom sessions, dissection, Anatomage, ultrasound). They will also be involved in all other aspects of learning and teaching, which may include, for example, setting and marking of assessments and examinations; creating, updating and refreshing learning materials; creating anatomical prosections; being involved in curriculum development; and pastoral student support. The postholder will also be expected to contribute to scholarship and citizenship activities.Main Duties

• To deliver teaching and assessment activities in relevant subjects (e.g. gross anatomy, histology, neuroanatomy, embryology, radiology) to a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate students in different learning environments, in order to meet the School’s teaching objectives.
• To develop, enhance and/or create appropriate learning resources to support student learning, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet defined learning objectives.
• To provide a range of direct teaching services, as allocated by the Head of Anatomy, which include, for example, small group learning, Anatomage sessions, ultrasound teaching, interactive lectures and seminars, prosection and/or dissection sessions, etc.
• To plan and prepare teaching material, including guidance notes and handouts in accordance with the established objectives of the relevant programme.
• To produce high-quality prosection material suitable for teaching.
• To develop a self-reflective approach to planning and reviewing teaching, using student and peer review feedback, in order to enhance teaching and learning processes.
• To develop a good understanding of dynamics of student groupwork, addressing specific issues and providing assistance/guidance to groups or individuals as necessary.
• To challenge thinking, foster debate and develop students’ ability to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.
• To contribute to all forms of assessments and examinations papers, including, for example, invigilating, marking, applying assessment criteria, undertaking oral examinations and moderating papers and scripts.
• To contribute to School teaching-related activities and teaching-related administration, particularly in relation to components of anatomy teaching with delegated responsibility, in discussion with Head of Anatomy or Module/Programme Lead, as appropriate.
• To assist in management and organisation of anatomical collections.
• To assist Head of Anatomy and professional services staff in all activities related to compliance with Human Tissue Act (HTA) anatomical legislation, as required.
• To provide collegiate support to all other staff engaged in teaching and learning.
• To engage continually with personal professional development, including, for example, updating subject knowledge, developing teaching expertise and creating new teaching resources, as required.
• To contribute to knowledge transfer of anatomy that is of manifest benefit to the College and the University, under supervision where appropriate.
• To engage in scholarship activities (e.g. medical education research) with clear outputs.
• To contribute to the wider Department, School, College and/or University through citizenship activities such as recruitment, outreach, public engagement, and/or active committee membership which demonstrate manifest benefits to the Institution.
• To attend activities out of hours occasionally, including Saturdays.
• To contribute to external courses and/or knowledge exchange, as required.
• To contribute enthusiastically to the strategic objectives of the Unit, School, Institute, College and University.
• To perform any other relevant duties as assigned.

Note: There are no specific clinical duties associated with the post.Person SpecificationQualifications/Education/Training

• Medical or dental degree and/or degree in anatomy (or related subject)
• Postgraduate qualification in anatomy (or related subject)
• MSc (essential) or PhD (desirable) in a relevant discipline
• Education qualification e.g. postgraduate certificate/diploma in higher education (or willingness to work towards)
• Membership of Anatomical Society, British Association of Clinical Anatomists, or equivalent learned society

Experience

• Experience of cadaveric anatomy gained either through dissection or exposure to prosections
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, histology, embryology and neuroanatomy
• Good understanding of HTA regulations and codes of practice
• Evidence of ability to contribute enthusiastically to the work of an active Unit
• Awareness of Health and Safety procedures (desirable)
• Scholarship or research experience and/or outputs (desirable)
• Evidence of contribution to citizenship activities (desirable)

Skills

• Experience of learning and teaching competence using cadaveric material
• Evidence of innovative teaching methods
• Proven record of strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to work a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a team
• Good interpersonal skills and strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and use initiative
• High level of motivation and ability to work well at times of high teaching levels/volume
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
• Digital delivery of teaching, web and/or imaging skills (desirable)
• Prosection skills (desirable)
• Understanding of, and ability to contribute to, broader management/administration processes
• A flexible approach to hours of work

Further particulars can be foundInformal enquiries can be made by contacting Professor Tracey Wilkinson atWe believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone .

Expected salary

£34980 – 44263 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:22:12 GMT

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