Location:
Hammersmith, Charing Cross, White City and South Kensington (but expected to travel to other London campuses, with some capacity to work from home as agreed with line manager)
About the role:
Do you have a passion for leading laboratory-based teaching and for shaping high-quality undergraduate curricula in biomedical science?
The Faculty of Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Fellow to join a team of passionate educators teaching on our BSc Medical Biosciences programme (BMB), and to lead on the development and future delivery of a new MSci in Medical Science & Innovation. You will work collaboratively with academic, technical and professional services staff to help design and deliver high-quality learning opportunities for students.
What you would be doing:
You will work alongside an enthusiastic and high-performing teaching team to lead and deliver teaching on the BSc Medical Biosciences programme. A key element of the role will involve leading teaching within the Lab Pod modules, which take place in state-of-the-art teaching laboratories where students explore research hypotheses.
You will take responsibility for designing, organising and leading laboratory sessions, including testing and troubleshooting protocols. In addition to teaching in Lab Pods, you will lead or co-lead teaching and assessment in one or more of the programme’s theoretical modules.
You will also lead effective contributions to the design, delivery and evaluation of a new undergraduate science and innovation programme, taking responsibility for curriculum innovation and pedagogical strategy, developing teaching sessions and programme resources and supporting teaching and learning opportunities, including course evaluations.
What we are looking for:
A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering or related areas)
PGCert-level qualification or equivalent in Education and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Extensive research laboratory experience
Experience in two of the following techniques: Western blot, qPCR, mammalian tissue culture and cell viability assays, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy or bacterial cloning
Teaching or supervision experience in Higher Education, in a laboratory or classroom setting
Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation
Experience of leading academic modules or programmes in Higher Education
What we can offer you:
The opportunity to develop your teaching portfolio across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs.
Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
This is a full-time post and is for a fixed-term contract of 2 years based at Hammersmith, Charing Cross, White City and South Kensington (but expected to travel to other London campuses, with some capacity to work from home as agreed with line manager)
If you require any further details about the role, please contact:
Dr Jacqueline Dickson, Senior Teaching Fellow – j.dickson@imperial.ac.uk