The University of Leeds are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with disciplinary expertise in Human Anatomy & Physiology and the knowledge, experience and creativity to specialise in innovative modes of course delivery, assessment, curriculum design, and scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). With the ability to collaborate effectively and to motivate and inspire learners, you will become a valued academic member of the School of Biomedical Sciences, where you will support innovation in our taught programmes and help introduce new forms of teaching and learning.
You will also be part of a diverse and committed community of academics working across the University on their Student Education strategy and will be expected to contribute to its work. This experience will provide you with deep cross-disciplinary experience and an understanding of the University as a whole. The University of Leeds are committed to excellence in Student Education, and you will participate in induction and training events tailored to educators and designed to support you to develop within your career. As a Lecturer in Human Anatomy & Physiology you will support programme development and teaching in physiology from cells to whole body systems.
You will also undertake teaching delivery to our undergraduate students in relevant areas with an emphasis on skills teaching. In addition, you will contribute to or lead on one more of the following ‘pedagogical’ priorities of the Faculty:
• inclusive teaching practices;
• active learning;
• assessment innovation;
• digital pedagogies;
• international student support;
• collaboration with industry/workplace partners in curriculum development.
You will therefore have experience and/or an interest in one or more of these ‘pedagogical’ areas. The School of Biomedical Sciences showcases one of the broadest discipline profiles at the University of Leeds. These disciplines extend from nanoscale biotechnologies that will lead to the medicines of tomorrow; through to artificial or synthetic prostheses for debilitating human disorders. Subject areas include the biomechanics and cardiovascular properties of healthy and rehabilitating humans. We investigate how disruption of neural pathways lead to devastating neurodegenerative diseases that impart incredible health, caring and financial burdens to society.
At the sub-microscopic level, the University of Leeds are unlocking how aberrant functions of cellular components cause diseases. Our school houses world-leading researchers and educators with expertise in these diverse pursuits. The School’s multiple award winning education team continues to translate research into undergraduate and graduate programs; including the development of novel training approaches to foster the next generation of professionals in the biomedical arena. The appointees will interact with, and embed all aspects of this stimulating research environment into our ambitious education program.
You will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. You will also work with colleagues to support them in the introduction of innovative curriculum design and delivery, utilising interactive teaching methods, increased use of technology-enhanced learning, inclusive and authentic learning and assessment, and transdisciplinary approaches to the teaching of major themes, such as sustainability. You will liaise between the School’s curriculum review and design team and relevant teams at the Faculty level, as well as working with a wide range of colleagues, students and external stakeholders to develop and promote innovative curriculum design and delivery. The role also has a significant scholarly commitment, with individuals engaging in scholarly work on teaching and learning that is in line with their discipline(s).