Senior Teaching Fellow in Anatomy

About the role:

The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) is a unique partnership between Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria to establish a new medical school in Carlisle. The School will offer a four-year graduate entry programme, with the first cohort of 58 students entering in August 2025.

We seek to appoint a Senior Teaching Fellow in Anatomy to the academic team based in Carlisle, who shares our passion and commitment to designing an innovative education experience for graduate-entry medical students within an environment that promotes multi-professional learning.

What you would be doing:

Your pincipal focus will be on the Anatomy aspects of the Medical Sciences 1 and 2 modules, whilst also supporting other areas of the Medical Sciences curriculum.  The role will support curriculum development, the creation of teaching materials, the establishment of assessment and monitoring processes, and the delivery of teaching and assessment of the curriculum from August 2025.

What we are looking for:

• An MSc or PhD in anatomy or a similar field and a demonstrable expertise in anatomy.
• Evidence of developing and leading effective teaching sessions on human anatomy in a clinical context using a range of teaching styles and formats.
• Evidence of planning, design and development of curricula, learning materials and/or assessments, that promote deep learning in students with a variety of learning styles.
• An understanding of relevant educational theory and good practice relating to student learning, teaching, assessment and course design in a relevant discipline in Higher Education

What we can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Interviews expected to take place in Carlisle on Tuesday 21 January 2025.  Please indicate in your application if you are unable to attend on that date.

For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk 

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Andrew Childs, Head of Medical Sciences and Assessments, email: a.childs@imperial.ac.uk                                     

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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