Lecturer in Public Health (GCU London) (FTC 12 months)

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This is a full time/fixed term maternity cover for 1-year based at GCU London and includes an additional London Weighting Payment of £4,804 per annum

There will be two a two stage selection process for this role, with an on-line microteach taking place on Tuesday 13^th May 2025 and a formal panel interview Tuesday 20^th May 2025

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.  We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

GCU London is the postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University, hosting a large international student population, and is based in the heart of London’s vibrant Spitalfields area.  The post holder will be based at GCU London and contribute to teaching, dissertation supervision and research in Public Health and related areas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to support the delivery and sustained growth of our MPH programme.  The successful candidate will be able to contribute to modules in one or more areas including: Advanced Research Methods and Applied Statistics, Principles and Theories of Public Health Practice, Epidemiology, Evidence-Based Public Health, Social Action Approaches, Infection Prevention and Control in Global Context, Navigating the Policy Context and Health Economics. 

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s and Master degree in a relevant discipline area and PhD or close to completion in Public Health or related subject area.  Essential experience in learning, teaching, and assessment in HE, including support and assessment of students, is required.  As are excellent interpersonal skills including communication, team working, the ability to work adaptively and flexibly on one’s own initiative, as well as evidence of personal and professional development and scholarly engagement.

If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion, please contact  Head of Academic Operations Tim Jackson (T.Jackson@GCU.ac.uk) or Programme Leader Razak Abubakari, (AbdulRazak.Abubakari@gcu.ac.uk).

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).