Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology

Post Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology.

SBU/Department: School of Life & Medical Sciences/Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science 

FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours per week) at Lecturer level. SL applicants will be considered on a PT basis for these positions at a pro-rata salary commensurate with the appointment 

Duration of Contract: Permanent 

Salary: UH7 £37,099 to £44,263 pa (Lecturer) or UH8 £44,263 to £56,021 (Senior Lecturer) pro rata by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata if part time) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days

including the University closure between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

We are seeking to appoint an individual to help expand our Pharmacology team and contribute to the ongoing development of our portfolio of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level within the Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical, and Biological Sciences.   

The Pharmacology team is an integral part of the School of Life and Medical Sciences, and we teach across several important programmes including the BSc (Hons) Pharmacology degree, the MPharm degree, as well as contributing to several other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are active in research, consultancy, and training and we were a valuable contributor towards our School’s successful 2021 REF submission. Our BSc Pharmacology degree is a popular degree within our School and is amongst the top NSS scoring degrees in this category (100% overall satisfaction, NSS 2022).  

We are specifically looking to appoint an individual with an interest and expertise in neuroscience who will join our department at an exciting time for us. We have recently been awarded the opportunity to open a Medical School in collaboration with St Georges Medical School, University of London and we are also in the process of developing an MSc in Neuroscience. The successful appointee would play a key role in the development of both these new initiatives in addition to developing teaching material on existing programmes. We are keen to appoint a motivated and proactive individual with an enthusiastic approach to teaching and a strong focus on maximising the student experience and graduate outcomes. If shortlisted for interview, we would be looking for candidates to demonstrate how their experience would translate into teaching excellence and enhanced employment opportunities for our graduates.

We pride ourselves in the supportive working environment at UH and the successful appointee will, in addition to the usual benefits of employment, have access to study leave and funding for continuing professional development.

Main duties and responsibilities

To develop and deliver existing undergraduate and postgraduate modules on degree programmes within the School of Life and Medical Sciences. Contribute towards the development of new programmes such as Medicine and MSc Neuroscience. You will also be required to engage in other forms of scholarly activity depending upon your interests that could include conducting research in an area conducive to our School’s research interests, focusing upon pedagogic research and curriculum development, or involvement in commercial activities for the School. 

Skills and experience required

You will have demonstrable industry, Higher Education, and/or research experience within a relevant discipline related to neuroscience/neurobiology. Experience in teaching in Higher Education with an understanding of pedagogical principles would also be an advantage. You will have an understanding of the major subject areas related to teaching on Pharmacology focussed degree programmes to postgraduate level. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organisational skills with the ability to adhere to tight deadlines. You will have demonstrable ability to undertake scholarly activities and/or conduct research in an area related to the department’s research needs. 

Qualifications required

Lecturer: A BSc (Hons) degree in Pharmacology or an equivalent bioscience-related subject (e.g. Biomedical Science). A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant bioscience discipline, and a Senior Fellowship/Fellowship of Advance HE is desirable.

Senior Lecturer: A BSc (Hons) degree in Pharmacology or an equivalent bioscience-related subject (e.g. Biomedical Science), and a Masters degree in a bioscience-related subject. A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant bioscience discipline and a Senior Fellowship/Fellowship of Advance HE is desirable.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Please contact Dr Christopher Keating, Team Leader for Pharmacology: Tel 01707 284217: Email: [email protected]  

Closing date: 09 June 2024

Interview: TBC

Reference Number: 052536

Date advert placed: 09 May 2024

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development, and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts