Lecturer MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine

The University of Plymouth is seeking an inspirational individual to become a lecturer on a new MSc Expedition and Marine Medicine programme.

About the role

This academic position within the Peninsula Medical School offers a unique opportunity to contribute to teaching and research in remote and expedition medicine within a newly designed Master’s programme.

As a lecturer at the University of Plymouth, we expect you to deliver excellent teaching, contribute to the generation and transfer of knowledge through research and provide support for students. The position will include leading several key modules: Remote and Expedition Medicine, Marine Medicine and Human Factors in Extreme Environments. The role will also involve working alongside our business partner (Endeavour Medical), in the management and provision of residential clinical-skills placements on Dartmoor, the Cornish coast and on an international placement in the mountains of Spain or Morocco.

You will need to have a passion for providing education at a postgraduate level and hold or be working towards completion of a Masters’ degree qualification. Ideally, you will have clinical experience as a medic or healthcare professional and show a keen interest for practicing in remote or austere environments. A deep understanding of evidence-based practice and research is essential, along with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Excellent organisational and administrative skills are also required.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

For this role, you will need to be on site 1 days a week. Although we can acommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

This part-time position working 14.8 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to business demand.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Matt Griggs; by email at matthew.griggs@plymouth.ac.uk

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date:  Tuesday 22 April 2025

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Sunday 30 March 2025

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