Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Associate Professor in Medical Education: EDI Lead
Ref: ATS1366
Salary on appointment will be £58,225 per annum, with an annual increment up to £67,468 per annum.
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Medical Education to provide strategic leadership for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across undergraduate and postgraduate medical education within Norwich Medical School.
This is a key leadership role that reflects Norwich Medical School’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive educational environment for students, staff, patients, and partners.
You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School’s EDI strategy within medical education, ensuring alignment with University priorities, GMC standards, and wider sector developments.
You will work collaboratively across the School and wider University to support inclusive educational practice, reduce differential attainment, enhance belonging and representation, and promote inclusive curriculum and assessment design.
The role will also contribute to the development of psychologically safe learning environments and equitable student support processes. You will act as an advocate and champion for EDI within medical education, working closely with academic, clinical, professional services, and student stakeholders, alongside NHS partners and external organisations.
Alongside EDI responsibilities, you will be expected to undertake wider academic, teaching and scholarship activities commensurate to the role of Associate Professor in Medical Education. You will have experience in medical or healthcare education and demonstrable experience of leading or contributing to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives within higher education, healthcare, or clinical practice
You must be a hold a first degree and PhD or equivalent qualifications in relevant subject areas along with a postgraduate qualification in higher education, medical education, or equivalent experience.
Teaching is a key part of this role and as such you will be expected to teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, give lectures, seminars and provide individual supervision of dissertation students. You will support the development and review of inclusive curricula, teaching and assessment strategies; faculty development; and promote culturally responsive and anti-discriminatory educational approaches. You will also take an active role in developing new and exciting modules and course programmes and promote enterprise and engagement at UEA.
You will need an understanding of GMC standards and expectations relating to equality, diversity, inclusion, professionalism, and student support and knowledge and understanding of differential attainment, barriers to participation, and factors influencing student belonging and success in medical education.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis from 1 August 2026.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 9 August 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.