KMMS-- Lecturer in Medical Education; Scholarship, Student Choice & Research Ethics

Are you experienced in the principles of medical scholarship, student choice and research ethics? Have you experienced teaching Clinical Healthcare Professional learners to undergraduate or postgraduate level in a clinical or academic setting? If so, we’d welcome an application from you.

We are seeking a motivated educator to join the Vertical Theme team in designing and delivering the Scholarship, Scientific Enquiry and Student Choice aspects of our programme, and to contribute to our Research Ethics processes. Working on the campus sites of both the partner universities in Canterbury and Medway, the role will make a major contribution to the undergraduate scholarship vertical theme which spans all 5 years of the programme and prepares students according to GMC standards for future professional practice.

• Working in close partnership with the academic and professional services teams responsible for Scholarship and Scientific Enquiry and Student Choice, as well as the KMMS research office, and staff undertaking research.
• Championing research ethics, medical scholarship and Student Choice within the medical school.
• Delivering and contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality, demand-driven, and student‑centred taught programmes.

• An evidence‑based working knowledge of the principles of medical scholarship, student choice and research ethics
• A primary degree or equivalent in a subject related to the undergraduate medical programme at KMMS
• A postgraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a subject relevant to the BM BS programme
• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in scholarship and statistics, and student choice, to work within the BM BS teaching programme

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact  quoting reference number KMMS-091-25.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

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We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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