Assistant Teaching Professor (Medical Education)

The University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) delivers high quality and distinctive educational programmes for adult learners, predominantly studying on a part-time basis, for either personal enrichment or professional development. ICE aims to ensure that the expertise and resources of the University of Cambridge are made available to all students, irrespective of their previous educational achievements.

The Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Portfolio includes a range of undergraduate and post graduate courses including the Medical Education Programme.

To support the further development of the portfolio we are seeking a suitably qualified, enthusiastic team member to undertake the role of Assistant Teaching Professor in Medical Education. This is an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the advancement of Postgraduate training in Medical Education. The role holder will need to work collaboratively with colleagues at ICE and other stakeholders in the University and wider healthcare communities to ensure the very highest academic quality and professional standards, commensurate with the University of Cambridge's reputation. The role holder will work collaboratively to lead the development, orchestration, teaching, and ongoing evaluation and improvement of the Institute of Continuing Education's Post Graduate Diploma and MSt in Medical Education suite. This will include the development of an element of online teaching delivery. The role holder will need to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure provision, management and marketing of high-quality academically rigorous teaching programmes compliant with University and external regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will have a recognised scholarly profile in Medical Education, as well as proven track record in delivering excellent learning and teaching and programme management. Candidates with experience of designing and delivering programmes for part-time postgraduate students in professional roles, as well as a commitment to work flexibly to meet the needs of our students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Dr Emma English, emma.english@ice.cam.ac.uk Questions about the application process may be directed to: HR@ice.cam.ac.uk.

Please upload in the Upload section of the online application (1) your CV; (2) a Covering Letter of no more than 1,500 words, outlining how your skills and experience would contribute to the continued success of the Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Portfolio, specifically the Medical Education postgraduate programme. If you upload any additional documents, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 20th December 2024. Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning the 13th January 2025, however this is subject to change.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Please quote reference EA44207 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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