Senior lecturer in medical sciences (support worker) (0.2FTE)

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

This role is funded by the Department of Work and Pensions to support a senior lecturer, whose subject specialist area is social sciences, undertake their roles and responsibilities. This would involve creating and delivering teaching and learning resources on both our Carlisle and Lancaster campus, supporting students, interviews, administrative work related to teaching and learning, simulation sessions and developing SIM resources, supporting research through scoping (eg literature and grant opportunities)

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), 25 research and scholarly activity days (pro rata), support for professional development, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.