University of Warwick
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused) (Community Lead) (111704-0626)
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Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused) (Community Lead) (111704-0626)
About The Role
Graduate-entry MBChB programme (Assistant Professor in Community Education - 0.7 FTE)
For informal queries about the role, please contact Kate Owen (Director of Medical Studies) at Katherine.Owen@warwick.ac.uk.
The graduate-entry MBChB programme at Warwick Medical School (WMS) is the largest in the UK, attracting graduates from both science and non-science backgrounds. Its modern medical programme is delivered by a dynamic and forward-thinking team of academics and clinicians.
Early patient exposure is recognised as being critical for developing professionalism among medical students. Within this MBChB programme, the first face-to-face student experience of meeting patients occurs in Year 1 in community settings, facilitated by community-based allied healthcare professionals from local NHS trusts. Additional community provisions in Year 2 include palliative care teaching and engagement with under-served communities.
Please note: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will only be possible in specific circumstances due to the 0.7 FTE salary.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for an allied healthcare professional (current or former practitioner) with community working experience to join Warwick Medical School’s award-winning MBChB Team as Lead for Community Education. (Current professional registration is not required.)
The position is 0.7 FTE at Assistant Professor (Teaching-Focused) level. Applicants must:
- Hold a first degree qualification.
- Have experience in designing and delivering educational interventions.
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The successful candidate will collaborate with the GP Team while balancing a varied role involving:
- Teaching duties
- Liaison with NHS trusts and community groups
- Facilitating community learning
For the full list of required experience and skills, please refer to the downloadable Job Description (PDF). (Additional criteria are available within the official application pack.)
Department Information
For further details about Warwick Applied Health, visit their page here.
University Overview
The University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive institution, ranked 74th globally and 9th in the UK* (Complete University Guide 2026). 92% of its research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Explore more about us here.
Application Process
Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 11:55 pm (UK time).
To apply, please visit the University careers portal and submit a fully completed application form by the deadline, including:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A cover letter (addressing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria from the Job Description with clear examples).
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Key instructions:
- Demonstrations of must-include criteria are critical—the shortlisting panel may exclude incomplete applicants.
- Applications should explicitly show alignment for entry-level requirements.
- For guidance on structuring a cover letter, see this link.
Interview and Start Dates:
- Interview: TBC
- Start date: TBC
Auctuations may be made; submissions after the deadline will not be considered.
Right to Work in the UK
Candidates seeking sponsorship or lacking the right to work in the UK should review this information:
Further details: Obtaining the right to work in the UK.
Benefits Package
We provide extensive benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, generous leave entitlements, and support for work-life balance:
- Holiday: 30 days per year + university closures for Christmas.
- Parental/Adoption Leave: Enhanced entitlements.
- Onsite Childcare: Available facilities.
- Learning & Development Support: Opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Tailored to individual needs.
Additionally, we pay a National Living Wage and have earned the Living Wage certification.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Warwick is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion. For further details on our policies, see: Our Commitments.
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