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The Open University is the UK’s largest university and is a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences is part of the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). It brings together a multi-disciplinary team of academics with expertise in a broad range of subjects, providing a stimulating, collaborative and supportive teaching and research environment.
The School offers undergraduate qualifications in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Health Sciences and Natural Sciences and a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Sciences, as well as hosting PhD students and research fellows.
The role
As part of an expansion of our curriculum, we are seeking to appoint one or two Lecturer(s) to join the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences (LHCS) to support teaching in the area of biomedical sciences, and to contribute to our research profile.
Since its inception, The Open University (OU) has focused on innovation in teaching and learning, with a track record of providing inspiring, world-leading programmes of higher education for students who learn at a distance. Building on award-winning initiatives such as the OpenSTEM Labs, the University is committed to delivering the highest quality teaching, together with excellent research. We provide rewarding academic career paths that are focused on world-class teaching, research, and knowledge exchange.
In particular, within the supportive environment in the School, the post-holder(s) will be expected to:
1. Be an active member of the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences to help deliver academic excellence across both teaching and research.
2. Work as part of one or more teams, to contribute to the design, production, and presentation of asynchronous online materials for our Biomedical Sciences modules and other modules in our Biology and Health Sciences programmes.
3. Work with key stakeholders and new technologies to ensure our curriculum is future-focussed and innovative in its approach.
4. Develop a research portfolio that has synergy with the School’s research strategy, attracting external funding and enhancing our reputation.
5. Contribute to the University’s submission to future Research Excellence Framework exercises.
Please refer to the Job Description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for candidates.