Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Digital Health

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Health to join our growing MSc Digital Health programme. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, interdisciplinary field at the intersection of healthcare, data, and technology. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment, lead and develop modules, and support an excellent student experience across full-time and part-time study routes.

You will contribute to curriculum innovation, supervise postgraduate dissertations, and support programme management and quality enhancement processes. As part of a collaborative academic team, you will also engage in research, scholarly, or professional practice activities that inform and enhance teaching, and contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) provision. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about advancing digital health education and preparing students for a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

We are looking for a motivated and student-focused academic with expertise in digital health or a closely related field.

• A strong understanding of digital health, health technologies, data-driven healthcare, or related disciplines Experience of teaching in higher education, including module delivery, assessment, and student support (or clear potential to develop these skills) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse student cohort.
• Experience or interest in curriculum development and the design of innovative, practice-relevant learning materials.
• The ability to supervise postgraduate research or dissertations effectively
• Commitment to high-quality student experience and outcomes, including personal tutoring and academic guidance. Engagement in research, scholarly activity, or professional practice that informs teaching
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within programme and faculty structures along with a proactive and flexible approach, with willingness to contribute to CPD provision and broader academic responsibilities.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link:
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Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases.

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Closing Date:
Friday 30th October at 23:00

Interview Date:
Interviews will be held on the 10th and 11th November.

• Lecturer: £44,352 per annum, pro-rata
• Senior Lecturer: £49,789 per annum, pro-rata