Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Associate Professor in Medical Education
Ref: ATS1259
Starting salary from £56,021 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £64,914 per annum.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced medical educationalist, with exceptional leadership skills, to act as lead for year 1 and 2 of the Graduate Entry Medicine course. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of a new Primary Medical Qualification award in an already established and successful Medical School. Norwich Medical School has earned itself a reputation for producing high quality graduates who are amongst the best prepared for practice in the UK with a clear student-centred experience. Graduate Entry Medicine is a 4-year programme in Norwich Medical School and is a direct response to the Long-Term Workforce Plan. Following recent expansion of Medical School Places, Graduate Entry Medicine will take its first cohort of students in September 2025.
As Head of Year 1 and 2, you will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the first 2 years of the course. Working closely with the Graduate Entry Course Director, and the established infrastructure already in place in Norwich Medical School, you will be responsible for all aspects of the programme, including teaching, assessment and student support.
You will be an Associate Professor in Medical Education and have experience in Higher Education. You will have experience of undergraduate Medical Education and hold a post graduate qualification in Higher Education, such as a PGCert in Medical Education.
This full-time post is available from 1 August 2024 on an indefinite basis.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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, medical centre, 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: 2 July 2024
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