Lecturer-Practitioner in Medical Imaging (E&S)

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Please note that as of 1st September 2022 our colleges and schools will be moving into a new structure which will consist of the following three Faculties – Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Two 0.4FTE secondment positions have become available for lecturer-practitioners to join our Medical Imaging team at the University of Exeter, from September 2022 until the 31st of July 2023.

This post may interest radiographers from a wide range of backgrounds who would like to experience working in academia. 

About the role

Your responsibilities will include teaching modules on the BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) and degree apprenticeship undergraduate programmes and/or MSc programmes. This role involves lecturing, developing and running laboratory practical sessions, providing pastoral care and tutorial support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertaking academic administrative duties as required.  Full support will be provided from experienced academic radiographers. 

Medical Imaging programmes at the University of Exeter include the high-ranking BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) programme taking in the region of 70 students per intake, a degree apprenticeship route which started in March 2020 along with a growing portfolio of postgraduate provision including the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, MbyRes in Medical Imaging and PhD in Medical Imaging.  There is a supportive team working environment and development opportunities will be offered to assist the successful candidates in their role. 

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

For further information, please contact Karen Knapp, email [email protected] , or telephone (01392) 724133 or Sue McAnulla on [email protected] , or telephone (01392) 725360.