Professor of Science and Innovation in Medical Education
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Salary
£72,685 to £84,274 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Area
Education Centre
Location
University Park
Salary
£72,685 to £84,274 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Monday 28 July 2025
Reference
MED186525
Applications are invited for the above post based in the Education Centre.
About The Role
As Professor of Science and Innovation, you will take a senior leadership role as Director of Curriculum Integration at the University of Nottingham's School of Medicine. You will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the strategic development, integration, and advancement of the Science and Innovation theme across the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) undergraduate degree programme.
You will play a pivotal part in fostering students' understanding of scientific principles, technological advancements and innovative practices and build a new integrated curriculum spanning Years 1 to 5 of the medical degree programme.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an accomplished academic to lead in our transformation of the BMBS curriculum, integrating science and innovation across multiple years within the curriculum of future medical professionals. You will enhance teaching and learning on the medical programme and contribute significantly to excellence in medical education and research at the University of Nottingham.
About You
You will have a high research and teaching experience in a relevant discipline, normally supported by a PhD; HESA-Recognised teaching qualification, at least, to Associate Fellowship of Advance HE or recognised equivalent; experience and capability to act as role model in the areas of research, teaching, consultancy and management/administration as appropriate; and a record of professional success and achievement.
You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media; you will have a high analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity; proven ability to lead teams and meet deadlines; proven ability to provide effective leadership and management in teaching and curriculum development, underpinned by scholarship; and skills in coaching and developing others in best practice techniques.
You will have extensive teaching experience as evidenced by a proven record of excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching; a leading authority in Medical/Health-Related Education, with a considerable national and international reputation; you will have extensive experience in developing and implementing new integrated curricula and teaching programmes, methods and techniques, preferably in a medical education context; and extensive experience in science and innovation, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.
What we offer- it’s important that you highlight key benefits and rewards and why candidates should choose us. You may want to use the below template or add your own.
* A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
* A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
* Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
* We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
* You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What Next
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract.
Please contact Claire Sharpe, claire.sharpe@nottingham.ac.uk, if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.
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