Teaching Associate in Anatomy Education

Applications are invited for the above post in the School of Medicine. This position will be initially based at the University of Nottingham Medical School at Derby, Royal Derby Hospital for the remainder of the current 2025-26 academic year. From September 2026 onwards this position will relocate on a permanent basis to the University Park campus and the Medical School Building at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of anatomy educators and teaching technicians and will have opportunities to:

• Deliver lectures and facilitate small group teaching for undergraduate programmes, including the 4-year Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) course and the new 5-year BMBS Medicine curriculum
• Supervise final year BSc student projects and contribute to assessment processes
• Act as a facilitator in cadaveric and non‑cadaveric gross anatomy practicals for School of Medicine undergraduate programmes
• Create new cadaveric prosections for use in anatomy practicals
• Serve as a Personal Tutor or Educational Supervisor for a cohort of undergraduate students, providing consistently excellent support for student learning
• Pursue opportunities related to research in anatomy education

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in anatomy education, with enthusiasm for using new technologies to enhance teaching and learning
• A PhD or equivalent in human anatomy or a related subject area, or an MSc in human anatomy with relevant teaching experience

• A friendly, diverse, supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home/office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days
• A reward scheme granting bonuses for excellent work
• Commitment to staff development through training, continued support and career progression opportunities
• Access to benefits such as fitness facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more (see our benefits website)

Please contact Dr Aaron Murray (a) for informal inquiries. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs and are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and the first university to achieve the Athena Swan Gold Award. We welcome applications from the UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

Closing Date:
Monday 19 January 2026

Reference: MED
281225