University of Chester
Lecturer in Pharmacology - FTC for 2 Years
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Medical Sciences at Chester Medical School
Medical Sciences at Chester Medical School is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Lecturer in Pharmacology to join our growing academic team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with expertise in pharmacology and drug development who is passionate about delivering outstanding education while developing an active programme of research. You will contribute to teaching across our BSc Pharmacology programme, Biomedical Science programmes and Graduate Entry Medicine, helping to prepare graduates for careers in healthcare, research and industry.
As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to shape innovative curricula, supervise student research, develop new educational initiatives and build collaborations with NHS and external partners.
About The Role
You will:
- Deliver high quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Develop engaging teaching materials and innovative learning experiences.
- Lead and contribute to modules within Pharmacology and related disciplines.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
- Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement.
- Undertake high quality research aligned with the strategic priorities of Medical Sciences.
- Develop collaborative research with NHS and external partners.
- Provide academic and pastoral support to students as a Personal Academic Tutor.
- Contribute to Continuous Professional Development activity and wider academic citizenship.
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About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Expertise in pharmacology, drug development or a closely related discipline.
- A Master's degree, with a doctorate completed or in progress, or equivalent professional recognition.
- Experience of teaching within higher education.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A commitment to providing an outstanding student experience.
- The ability to contribute to research and scholarly activity.
- Experience or knowledge of working within the NHS and an understanding of the Human Tissue Act would be advantageous.
Whether you are an early career academic looking to develop your academic profile or an experienced educator seeking a new challenge, we would welcome your application.
Why join Medical Sciences?
Medical Sciences is an ambitious and rapidly developing department with a strong reputation for excellence in education and growing research activity.
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We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and develop their careers. You will join a friendly team committed to delivering an exceptional student experience while expanding our research portfolio and strengthening partnerships with healthcare providers.
Our portfolio includes undergraduate programmes in Biomedical Science and Pharmacology, postgraduate programmes in Biomedical Science, Haematology and Translational Medicine, together with our Graduate Entry Medicine programme.
We offer
- A welcoming and collaborative academic community.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Support to develop your research profile and external collaborations.
- Modern teaching facilities and specialist laboratories.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to students and the future of healthcare education.
If you are passionate about pharmacology, education and research, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information please contact Dr Melisa Baptista (m.baptista@chester.ac.uk)
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