Lecturer in Global and Public Health

About the role

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Global and Public Health. This is a non-clinical academic post within the Peninsula Medical School.

In this role, you will contribute to, and where appropriate, lead global and public health teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, including BMBS, MSc Global Health, and MSc Physician Associate.

Our school takes an innovative approach to higher education, incorporating a wide range of teaching modalities across our programmes. You will engage students through interactive lectures, distance learning, enquiry-based learning and student-tutor meetings.

A key focus of this role will be on contributing to our MSc Global Health programme, where you will assist in the development and delivery of fully online modules as a part of our new distance learning initiative.

You will also be expected to undertake research and become a part of a collaborative and supportive team actively engaged in a wide range of research and scholarship activity.

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

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

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

Michael Dillon, by email, at michael.dillon@plymouth.ac.uk

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

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

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(s): 

Week commencing Monday 7 April 2025

Closing date: 12 midnight, Wednesday 19 March 2025

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave:35 Days Annual Leave 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

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as people with disabilities, ethnically diverse and LGBT+

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