The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a Lecturer (Education Focused) committed to delivering high quality post graduate education. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the provision of a new part time online MSc programme in Health Professions Education. The post holder is expected to be physically based at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. 

Candidates should have a core interest in post graduate health professions education, interprofessional education, online learning and distance learning. Relevant teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level and/or formal health professional teaching in the healthcare context, extensive knowledge and experience of education theory and/or research as applied to health professions education, experience of online learning content development and provision are essential. 

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Veronica O’Carroll (vo1@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr Alun Hughes (ah200@st-st-andrews.ac.uk) 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

Closing Date:  12 January 2023

Please quote ref:  AO1808SB

Further Particulars: AO1808SB FPs.doc

School of Medicine

Salary: £43,414 - £53,353 per annum

Start: May 2023

Fixed term for 3 years in the first instance