Lecturer (Education Focused) in Education and Pastoral Support AO1504DO at University of St Andrews

Start Date: As soon as possible

The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Education and Pastoral Support. The successful candidate will have a medical background in specialisms such as, but not limited to, General Practice, Adult or Mental Health nursing or as an Allied Health Professional and be capable of teaching clinical practice across the range of undergraduate medical and postgraduate taught programmes offered within the School. The role holder will support the Pro Dean of Medicine to deliver pastoral support to early years UG and graduate entry medical students at the Faculty of Medicine and teach clinical medicine in the School and potentially on NHS sites.

They will be able to develop appropriate assessments and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation students related to their areas of expertise. Experience in administrative management and/or academic development of modules, courses or programmes is also desirable.

This post is part of the Education Division within the School of Medicine and candidates will be encouraged to use a proportion of time (up to 15%) to pursue education research or related activity.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Financial contribution to relocation.
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Informal enquiries can be directed to the Head of Division, Dr Alun Hughes (ah200@st-andrews.ac.uk) and Pro Dean of Medicine, Dr Kerri Greene (klg3@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Applications are particularly welcome from women, 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: 31st July 2023

Interview Date: 24th August 2023

Please quote ref: AO1504DO

Further Particulars: AO1504DO FPs.doc