Lecturer in Assessment

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. About the Role As Lecturer in Assessment, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our medicine and medicine associate programmes, contributing to the work of the assessment team with particular emphasis on the development, delivery, marking and analysis of examinations.  You will also contribute to teaching and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience. We would particularly welcome candidates with a background in biomedical science, statistics, epidemiology or psychology. You will be expected to contribute to scholarly activities or to the research activities of one of our Research Units. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Professor Paola Dey at deyp@edgehill.ac.uk.  About you You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. Very good teaching experience on undergraduate programmes is essential. A background in educational assessment and/or psychometrics within health programmes with supporting qualifications and experience would be an advantage. To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within medicine. It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.  At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Rewards & Benefits A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)  Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression. Free foreign language evening classes. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources. Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68% Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. About us At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.  Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.  Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk Edge Hill University SRPShelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk