Imperial College London seeks four Teaching Fellows to develop and deliver its new MSci Medical Science & Innovation programme launching in October 2027. Based in London, this full-time role involves designing engaging teaching modules, assessments, and digital learning resources for both the new postgraduate course and the established BSc Medical Biosciences undergraduate programme.
The position offers a salary of £57,075 to £64,619 per annum on a two-year fixed-term contract.
- Access to Imperial’s Educational Development Unit
- A generous pension scheme
- 41 days of annual leave within a collaborative, research-led academic environment
About the role
Are you passionate about biomedical science education and excited by the opportunity to help create a new undergraduate programme in medical science and innovation?
The Faculty of Medicine is seeking a Teaching Fellow s to play a key role in developing and delivering our new MSci Medical Science & Innovation, launching in October 2027.
Working with academic, technical and professional services colleagues, you will help build substantial elements of the programme from the ground up, designing engaging teaching, assessment and digital learning resources informed by educational evidence and scholarship. You will also contribute to teaching and assessment across our undergraduate science programmes, including the established BSc Medical Biosciences (BMB) programme.
What you would be doing
A major focus of the role will be developing and implementing the new MSci Medical Science & Innovation programme.
You will:
- help design and develop modules, teaching sessions, learning activities and assessments;
- ensure teaching and assessment are aligned with programme and module learning outcomes;
- create engaging and inclusive learning experiences using evidence-informed approaches, including active, blended and flipped learning;
- Contribute to the development of effective digital learning resources;
- contribute to laboratory-based teaching where appropriate;
- contribute to teaching and assessment across the faculty's undergraduate science programmes, including BSc Medical Biosciences; and
- work collaboratively with colleagues across the faculty to support high-quality programme delivery.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a biomedical scientist with a strong interest in Higher Education teaching, curriculum development and educational innovation.
You will have:
- a PhD in a relevant biomedical science discipline, such as Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Bioengineering;
- recognition of teaching through Advance HE or a recognised Higher Education teaching qualification, such as a PGCert HE;
- specialist knowledge in molecular or cellular biology;
- experience of teaching in Higher Education in a laboratory and/or classroom setting;
- experience of laboratory-based biomedical research and/or laboratory teaching relevant to undergraduate bioscience education;
- experience of developing or substantially revising teaching, learning activities, assessments or curricula;
- an understanding of curriculum design, constructive alignment, assessment and feedback;
- experience of using evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning;
- experience of developing digital or online learning resources; and
- experience of inclusive teaching practice and ongoing professional development in Higher Education teaching.
Experience or understanding of translational biomedical science, healthcare innovation or the wider healthcare innovation ecosystem would be advantageous but is not essential.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to develop your teaching portfolio across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
- Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit , which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs.
- Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .
Further information
This is a post and is for a contract of 2 years.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact Dr Jacqueline Dickson, Senior Teaching Fellow – j.dickson@imperial.ac.uk
Good to know
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Questions about the role
Contact office Faculty of Medicine Centre
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