Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Learning, Teaching & Scholarship Track)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Lecturers in Biomedical Science (Learning, Teaching & Scholarship Track) in the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. There are two open-ended posts available – 1 full time, 35 hours per week and 1 part time, 17.50 hours per week, please indicate on your covering letter which post you are applying for.

Applications are welcome from individuals with a strong biomedical science and education background, in particular with experience of innovative, technology-enhanced learning and teaching.

The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing is renowned for pioneering teaching methods and superb facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing is part of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences.

Job Purpose

To deliver an excellent student experience by contributing to teaching, assessment and administration processes associated primarily with the Undergraduate Medical School, and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the Undergraduate Medical School.

This is a Post-doctoral role in Biomedical Science at the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver a range of teaching, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate programmes. The undergraduate course is delivered through a range of teaching and learning modalities, including anatomy teaching, and the post holder would be expected to make a significant contribution to all of these across the curriculum.
2. Make a specific contribution to the on going planning, development, delivery and assessment of the Learning & Teaching provision in the early years of the MBChB programme in an engaging and innovative way, making use of best practice and working within Teaching and Learning strategic frameworks.
3. Contribute to pastoral care and academic supervision of students.
4. Play a supporting role in ensuring GMC requirements of Undergraduate Medical Schools are met.
5. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning. This includes marking of assessments and participation in exam boards.
6. Make a positive contribution to SoMDN & MVLS strategic initiatives, being engaged, flexible and participative in curriculum development and change.
7. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
8. Work in partnership with the UMS Manager and their Team to ensure a high quality student experience.
9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
10. Participate in scholarship, utilising output to inform your teaching and learning practice and, as appropriate, to disseminate the findings by publication in leading journals.
11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications – Essential

1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 PhD or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.
2. Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in one or more of the biomedical science disciplines and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.
3. Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University and Sector (medical education) awareness.
4. Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and of providing pastoral care to students.

Skills – Essential

1. Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.
2. Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the activities within the subject area and wider School environment.
3. A strong team player who can evidence constructive working relationships across disciplines and job families.
4. Collaborative, co operative and pro active approach to all elements of the role.
5. Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Experience – Essential

1. Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
2. Evidence of interest and experience in innovative and technology-enhanced learning and teaching approaches.
3. Developing a strong track record of scholarship/research outputs compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 – £46,049 per annum pro rata.

There are two open-ended posts available – 1 full time, 35 hours per week and 1 part time, 17.50 hours per week, please indicate on your covering letter which post you are applying for.

The successful candidate for this post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit:

Closing Date: 24th August 2026 at 23:45