Principal Lecturer (Head of Course Development, Physician Associate Studies)

This post is part-time, 14 hours per week and fixed term for 12 months.

The salary stated above is the pro-rata amount, the full time salary would be £64,691 – £72,127 per annum (incl. LWA).

We wish to recruit a part-time Principal Lecturer to lead the development and validation of our MSc Physician Associate Studies course. The successful candidate will join the School of Life Sciences, which has a wide reputation for teaching and research in the heart of London. The School hosts a suite of well-established foundation, undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (Masters) courses for both full-time and part-time students. 

The appointee will complement and strengthen our existing expertise in health professions preparing the course materials and paperwork required for institutional validation. They will also begin planning and securing the required placement hosts for the Physician Associate students ensuring this new course will meet any required external regulation and accreditation frameworks. The post holder will be required to represent the course at selected recruitment events.   

Applicants for this post should demonstrate evidence of a proven track record of successful development or leadership of a Physician Associates Studies program within the United Kingdom. 

The School offers an exciting range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, short courses and plans to grow its apprenticeship provision in clinical health professions.  Located within Fitzrovia in Central London, the School supports approximately 2000 diverse, multicultural students. As well as having a variety of established industry sector links, the school hosts a vibrant research community, including three research centres, an overarching cross university research institute and plans for further growth and strong reputation building. As a team member, you will work closely with colleagues across the School, the wider University and key external stakeholders and regulators.  

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We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

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Closing date: midnight on 24 March 2024

Interviews are likely to be held on: w/c 08 April 2024

Administrative contact (for queries only): [email protected]