Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT)
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology
About This Role
The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences offers high-quality teaching, research, and CPD across a range of subject areas. Our course portfolio is broad and includes our recently GPhC reaccredited Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) as well as BSc courses in Biomedical Science, Biological Sciences, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Science and MSc courses in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology and Biomedical Science. We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology to join the team to contribute to the teaching across the School and contribute to the future development of our portfolio. We are specifically looking for subject expertise and relevant higher education experience to contribute to the delivery of pharmacological topics predominantly on our BSc Pharmacology and MPharm courses.
- You will have a minimum of a first degree in a related discipline and either a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant area or similar professional experience.
- We are keen to recruit someone who can contribute to the development and delivery of innovative learning and teaching across our courses, informed by your research and/or previous higher education experience.
- You will be able to contribute directly to the design and delivery of our newly validated BSc Pharmacology course as well as other courses, including MPharm.
- We would welcome an individual with research that would complement the current activity within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
- You will have a developing track record in research in a relevant field, including research outputs that could contribute to the next REF exercise, and some experience of attracting financial support for your research via external sources, including both national and international funding bodies.
- You will have achieved a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., FHEA or PGCertHE) or be willing to undertake such a qualification.
We are committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity, and mutual respect that supports all our staff and students and welcome applications from all sections of society.
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For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of School, Professor Sabbir Ahmed (Sabbir.Ahmed@wlv.ac.uk) or Head of Department, Dr. Mark Hewitt (M.Hewitt@wlv.ac.uk).
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Flexible Working
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Competitive salaries
Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
- Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources, and Occupational Health Service.
- Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
- Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
- Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
- Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
- Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You
- Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
- Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
- Free On-site Parking – available across campuses.
- Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
- Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – Electric cars via salary sacrifice.
- Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
- Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
- Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
- Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
- Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
- Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.
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