Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Physiology & Pharmacology

Overview

In this Teaching-focused role, you will develop and deliver cardiovascular science across Pharmacy, Medicine and Pharmacology programmes. You will lead on cardiovascular teaching, contribute to curriculum development, and support students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The post offers flexible working arrangements, including part-time or job-share, with on-campus and potential remote elements within the UK. You will collaborate with the North Wales Medical School to strengthen teaching quality and student experience while aligning with professional accreditation standards.

Pay / Benefits

• remote/hybrid working option under Dynamic Working framework
• flexible working arrangements (including part-time or job-share)
• commitment to equality and diversity policies
• Welsh language policy support (bilingual context)
• opportunity to contribute to high-impact teaching and research environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials for diverse cohorts; tailor teaching to different backgrounds and class sizes
• Act as module organiser for cardiovascular-related modules within the MPharm programme
• Develop innovative teaching materials, curricula, and assessment methods
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects; provide personal tutoring and pastoral support
• Contribute to module coordination and curriculum review; engage in quality assurance and programme enhancement
• Champion learning technologies and use of VLE across courses; support student engagement
• Lead on aspects of curriculum development and delivery (Senior Lecturer level)
• Disseminate scholarly activity through high-quality publications when in Senior Lecturer role
• Participate in recruitment, induction, outreach, and external profile building for the School
• Support knowledge transfer and impact activities; undertake additional administrative duties as directed

Key requirements

• PhD-level education in physiology/pharmacology or a relevant subject area
• Experience of teaching and/or leadership within a UK school of pharmacy or medicine
• For Grade 8: minimum 3 years of substantial teaching experience or recognised HEA fellowship/PGCertHE
• Experience of teaching in higher education with evidence of successful student learning outcomes
• Experience in curriculum design, module development, teaching methods, and assessment
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects
• For Grade 9: demonstrated leadership in course design/delivery and evidence of excellence in teaching and quality assurance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and meet deadlines
• Desirable: experience with Welsh language context; bilingual communication helpful

• strong communication skills
• ability to work collaboratively
• prioritisation and workload management
• VLE proficiency and use of learning technologies
• course design and curriculum development
• assessment design and feedback strategies

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