Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences

The School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences to contribute to course management, course delivery and course development in the area of Behavioural Sciences, and to undertake related research and knowledge transfer activities. This position is based on the Preston campus, occasional visits to other sites may be necessary.

You will contribute to programmes in the School of Medicine, primarily with the Evidence Informed Practice of Medicine (EIPOM) team. You will support teaching on a broad range of programmes including the undergraduate MBBS course as well as both undergraduate and postgraduate Physician Associate programmes (MPAS and MPAP), with a strong focus on clinical aspect of behavioural sciences. You will also develop and deliver assessment and evaluation for these programmes.

You will hold a first degree and doctoral degree (or be working towards) in an appropriate subject as well as a teaching qualification (or willingness to undertake on appointment) or membership of the HE. You will have a commitment to continued professional development. You will also undertake income generation, research and knowledge transfer through relevant activities and undertake specific course leader responsibilities in related programmes.

You must possess excellent communication and presentation skills; have an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain good working relationships with other professions. Experience of lecturing, assessment and excellent IT, organisational and communication skills are essential.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. 

Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact:

Dr Geraldine O’Connor (go-connor1@uclan.ac.uk) via email in the first instance.

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