Lecturer

Health Sciences University (HSU: formerly AECC University College) is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.

Following the recent approval of our new university title HSU in July 2024 and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into the HSU family from 1^st August 2024, the institution is in a phase of growth and transformation across our campuses in Bournemouth and central London.

We are highly values-driven, inspired by our mission to ‘create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care’ with highly dedicated and capable staff and students working together within a caring and inclusive community. We are part-way through the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2021-2026, entitled Fit for the Future, which we will refresh in the coming weeks to reflect recent institutional changes.

HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre- and post-registration academic provision and research in allied health and related disciplines, and substantial CQC-registered clinical and imaging services delivering high quality care for our staff, students and local communities. These facilities create a unique offering in higher education for our students to gain valuable practice learning experience onsite, to support local and regional NHS partners, and provide a data-rich research environment for our students, staff and partners.

Partnership working sits at the heart of what we do as an agile and collaborative higher education provider and clinical provider, responding to the workforce, educational and clinical needs of our external stakeholders, and supporting our communities as an established anchor institution. As we continue to develop in Dorset and London, it is imperative that we develop a more strategically informed approach to partnership working as a multi-professional centre of excellence for healthcare education, clinical care and research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

We provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.

About the role

This is a hugely exciting opportunity, and the successful candidate will join a highly experienced team in progressing the development of our new Health Business School and its postgraduate programmes. The role will require creating a range of teaching and assessment materials, and leading and/or teaching in at least two of the following subject areas: innovation and entrepreneurialism, digital technologies and transformation, sustainability, preferably in the field of healthcare related settings.

The successful candidate will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments, teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate at postgraduate study. This will include the use of blended learning, with both face-to-face and online sessions, synchronous and asynchronous delivery of content.

Academic and pastoral feedback will be required to support students to the highest professional standards enhancing the student experience.

Key duties will include:

• Providing teaching and student support at postgraduate level of study;

• Providing teaching in a variety of learning settings, including interactive seminar and small group tutorials, lectures, workshops, in-class research opportunities, and presentations using appropriate and engaging teaching styles;

• Creating and developing teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for specific units, with understanding for quality assurance requirements;

• Supervising students’ dissertations and/or development of consultancy projects, working in a timely, professional and supportive manner, potentially co-working with members of our visiting faculty;

• Offering appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, as an academic and personal tutor, to ensure a high-quality student experience;

• Progressing relevant scholarly and research activity in support of developing the Business School, its research and publications;

• Engaging in continuing professional development, with professional organisations and/or learned societies.

About the person

The ability and willingness to lead on business management postgraduate programmes is essential. Having experience of working in the management of healthcare be it in the UK or overseas, is an advantage though is not essential.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits

• Competitive Employer's Pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced policies
• Subsidised clinical treatments
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme And many more

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Denise Hewlett (Head of Business School) on dhewlett@aecc.ac.uk.

Completed application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.

Closing date: 7^th March 2025 Interviews: TBC

We value diversity and inclusion at HSU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a committed to having a diverse and inclusive culture which offers equality and opportunity for all. We operate Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview scheme for applicants who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS check.