Lecturer in Medical Sciences

Job description

Proud to be Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.

We're an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that's constantly evolving. We're also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we're celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)

• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

The University of Sunderland's School of Medicine is soon to welcome its eight cohort of students and recently won Medical School of the Year in the Educate North Awards. With a track record of excellence in health education spanning almost 100 years, the University is well placed to contribute to the expansion of medical training and help to address the chronic shortage in some medical specialties including general practice in the Northeast. We have a significant focus on widening access and will deploy our expertise to ensure we recruit students from the communities they will ultimately serve.

Our programme allows medical students to learn within our state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces, including outstanding laboratory facilities, the latest in high fidelity clinical simulation equipment and some of the best hospital and GP settings in England.

Sitting within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, the School of Medicine has a vibrant and growing research environment, strengthened by the Clinical Academic Training Office.

Your next opportunity

As a Lecturer in Medical Sciences, you will deliver high-quality undergraduate medical education, training and research related to your area of expertise, and you will assist with medical admissions and assessment processes as part of diverse and welcoming team. Your area of expertise will be in a biological, sociological, psychological or population science discipline relevant to medicine.

Please note that this is a part time, fixed-term position for 12 months.

Is this you?

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree and/or a postgraduate degree (usually a doctorate) in a medical sciences discipline and will have a developing research portfolio. They will have up-to-date knowledge of current trends in their field in relation to medicine. They will possess professional experience and/or experience of delivering teaching and learning, and an understanding of medical education.

Why join us?

At the University of Sunderland, we're more than a place of learning, we're a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don't just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Up to 49 days' holiday - that's 36 days' annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under 'Job Description' so you have everything you need.

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.

Closing date: Tuesday 25 th August (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact: Dr Jane Falconer, Associate Head of School (Medical Sciences) at [email protected] or Dr Shafiq Ahmed, Principal Lecturer and Admissions Lead at [email protected]