As a Lecturer in Public Health, you will deliver high quality undergraduate medical education, training and research related to your area of expertise, and you will assist with medical admissions and assessment processes as part of diverse and welcoming team.
The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree and/or a postgraduate degree (usually a doctorate) in public health or a related discipline and will have a developing research portfolio. They will have up-to-date knowledge of current trends in public health and medicine. They will possess professional experience and/or experience of delivering teaching and learning in Higher Education.
The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas. The University of Sunderland's School of Medicine has recently welcomed its seventh cohort of students. With a track record of excellence in health education spanning almost 100 years, the University is well placed to contribute to the expansion of medical training and help to address the chronic shortage in some medical specialties including general practice in the Northeast. We have a significant focus on widening access and will deploy our expertise to ensure we recruit students from the communities they will ultimately serve. Our programme allows medical students to learn within our state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces, including outstanding laboratory facilities, the latest in high fidelity clinical simulation equipment and some of the best hospital and GP settings in England. The School of Medicine has a vibrant and growing research environment in public health, strengthened by externally funded research projects and opportunities to collaborate with local partners, such as through Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.
Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
Benefits
* Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
* Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
* Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
* Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
* Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-advanced facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.
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