Senior Lecturer in Population Health and Data Science

About the role

At a pivotal moment for population health, data science and health-services research, the post holder will provide academic leadership in population health. Specifically, this post will primarily lead and develop the new BSc in Population Health and Data Science which is being jointly designed and delivered with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The post holder will be employed by King’s College London, funded jointly by LSHTM where they will have an honorary affiliation.

The post holder is expected to work equally across the central London campuses of each institution.

As programme lead for the BSc Population Health and Data Science, drawing on the academic and world-leading research strengths of both institutions, they will lead and co‑ordinate the design and implementation of a research‑informed cutting‑edge curriculum, from inception to launch. They will champion inclusive digital pedagogy, and provide excellent pastoral support for the students and contributing educators. The post holder will be responsible for making programme inspiring, giving future public health leaders and evidence based practitioners the skills and knowledge to flourish.

As the degree programme is established the post holder will additionally develop an internationally excellent, impactful research programme in their field of interest. This post is on the Education & Research academic pathway, which has well‑defined expectations to support the post holder’s academic contributions across the key domains of Education, Research, Innovation, Impact & Knowledge Exchange and Academic Leadership & Citizenship.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• PhD in epidemiology, data science, population health, public health, demography, health services research, implementation science, behavioural science, clinical sciences, or a closely related discipline
• Proven experience in undergraduate programme leadership and curriculum design and innovation
• National and growing international profile in the field, with a strong track record of high quality, peer reviewed publications and a clear, independent research agenda aligned to public health priorities as well as success in securing competitive external research funding (or clear trajectory toward it)
• Record of teaching and assessment in higher education: epidemiology, data science, demography, population health, public health, research methods or related fields
• Demonstrable evidence of inclusive educational practice that improves access, participation, and student success
• Proven academic leadership and experience of bringing together different teams of people to deliver measurable outcomes
• Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) accreditation (FHEA/SFHEA) or equivalent, with evidence of developing and using innovative education practice to maximise student learning outcomes
• Experience of building and developing a team, with evidence of team member success

£65,091 to £74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance