Assistant Professor in Medical Education
Join the University of Birmingham to shape undergraduate medical education and contribute to Curriculum 2030.
Best for:Best for experienced medical educators and clinicians with a strong background in curriculum design, student support, and academic leadership.
Overview
The University of Birmingham is seeking two Assistant Professors in Education within the Birmingham Medical School to support undergraduate medicine and postgraduate healthcare programmes. The appointees will play a pivotal role in implementing Curriculum 2030, enhancing formative assessments, and ensuring a robust student experience. Responsibilities include leadership roles as deputy leads for portfolios and electives, professional tutoring, and academic curriculum delivery. Candidates are expected to bring strong expertise in medical education, student support, and academic scholarship.
What you'll do
- Act as deputy to portfolio or elective leads, managing student placements and elective opportunities.
- Serve as a professional support tutor collaborating with wellbeing teams to ensure student success on the MBChB programme.
- Critically evaluate and continuously assess the newly implemented curriculum with a focus on student experience.
- Deliver high-quality teaching, academic leadership, and educational content across the undergraduate medical degree.
- Engage in pedagogical scholarship and participate in academic development programmes.
Requirements
Degree required: Higher degree relevant to the discipline area (usually a PhD) or equivalent qualifications.
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
- Extensive teaching experience and scholarship within medical education or a related subject specialism
- Proven ability to design, deliver, assess, and revise teaching programmes
- Demonstrated success in devising, advising on, and managing student learning
- Skills in managing, motivating, and mentoring students and colleagues
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team of academics and professional service staff
- Open to all qualified applicants eligible to work in the United Kingdom
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Interested applicants should access the electronic application portal via the provided external link. Complete the online application form and submit all requested documentation before the specified deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Job description response
Contact
Beverly Tsai-Goodman· Professor
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