Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Public Health Bristol, England
Job description
About the vacancy:
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Public Health (G or H Grade, 1.0 FTE permanent): 2 vacancies.
1 vacancy 0.5 FTE fixed time for 2 years (or the earlier return of the post holder)
About you:
We are seeking two enthusiastic and inspiring individuals to join UWE Bristol’s multidisciplinary Public Health academic team on a full-time permanent basis (1.0 FTE).
We especially welcome applications from individuals committed to delivering an inclusive learning experience for a diverse student population. The successful appointees will contribute to the internationally accredited MSc in Public Health, the recently established BSc Hons Public Health Degree Apprenticeship and other linked awards within the University.
We are seeking individuals who are adaptable and creative, and who can work independently and as collegiate team member. Then post holder will plan, manage and deliver teaching, assessment and student supervision to a high standard, whilst developing and advancing their academic profile.
We are especially keen to appoint someone with experience of teaching or working in public health leadership, who can contribute to leadership teaching across the public health programmes. The new appointees will either have a higher education teaching and learning qualification or be required to complete this during the first year of appointment.
About us:
The Public Health team is based within the School of Health and Social Wellbeing and located at the University’s main Frenchay campus. The internationally accredited Master’s in Public Health and the recently validated BSc Hons Public Health Degree Apprenticeship have strong synergy with our Environmental Health and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programmes, which are co-located within this School.
The MSc in Public Health is extending its delivery to Hainan Medical University in China from September 2023, which could provide opportunities for successful appointees to contribute to teaching, supervision and research with Hainan colleagues at their campus in China.
The Public and Environmental Health teams also form the core membership of UWE Bristol’s Research Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing. UWE Bristol academics build their careers through a combination of learning and teaching, research and knowledge exchange, and external engagement - regional, national and/or international. The Public Health team is strongly committed to achieving high standards of inclusive teaching and student engagement and towards advancing high quality research with impact. Our programmes are designed to extend the boundaries and influence of global Public Health.
Why UWE Bristol?
UWE Bristol is one of the largest providers of Higher Education in South West England, with 25,000 students, 317,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. The University has strong global and regional partnerships, with a resilient network of employer and partner connections.
The University is proud of its recent achievements as a higher education provider, scoring above sector average for student satisfaction and ranking 24th in The Guardian University Guide 2023. UWE is an ambitious and values-led university, seeking to solve future national and global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and enterprise. We are therefore looking for people who will share these core values and help us to achieve our aims.
With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
The University supports and celebrates the diversity of its staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- a generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata
- up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
- hybrid working, subject to our commitments to students
- excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- access to employee assistance programme
- ongoing learning and development opportunities
- family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
- onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
- Retail savings via the Wider Wallet scheme
- option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
Further information
For an informal discussion about these positions, please contact Dr Nick de Viggiani, the Professional Community Lead for the Public and Environmental Health subject group by phone: +4411732 88547 or by email: [email protected]
While all appointments are made on individual merit, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within the University.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity and we’re always on the lookout for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing staff community of over 4,000 individuals and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. Add your individuality to ours to help set us apart.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
We are able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
You may also wish to explore other visa options which you are eligible for which will allow you to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
