Lecturer in Physiology

The role

The School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Physiology. This teaching-focussed role will contribute to delivery of teaching and assessment on the BSc and MSci undergraduate degrees as well as the medical, dental and veterinary programmes.

This is a fixed term post until December 2029, available as a result of a Fellowship awarded within the School. The School has undergone a period of growth and has appointed nine research and teaching academic staff since 2021.

The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit and are constantly striving to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly encourage application from groups who are under-represented in STEM. We are also happy to consider flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities.

What will you be doing?

You will be developing and delivering teaching and assessment activities for undergraduate students in the general area of physiology, and supervising third year research projects. You will be providing academic and pastoral support for students, and will be taking on administrative duties related to teaching. You will be joining an enthusiastic and dynamic group of teaching-focussed academics who are actively engaged in pedagogic research and in teaching and learning communities within Bristol and nationwide. You will also be interacting with other academic colleagues within and across subject areas and with external partners. You will be committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

You should apply if

• You have experience of high-quality teaching and teaching innovation at undergraduate level in an area of physiology (specifically renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, gastrointestinal and/or exercise physiology), including lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and assessment.
• You are an enthusiastic educator with an ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learn in others.
• You are committed to enhancing the quality of teaching and the student experience.
• You can demonstrate your ability to contribute effectively to the management and delivery of undergraduate teaching, including supervising student dissertations.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact the School Education Director, Dr Steve Fitzjohn at ppn-sed@bristol.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 29th September 2024.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 21st October 2024.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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