Lecturer in Applied Knowledge Assessment and Academic Support

1 week ago

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom University of Kent Full time £39,355 - £54,000 per year

Are you passionate about development and delivery of high-quality written assessments in medical education? Would you be interested in an opportunity to contribute and influence the strategic development of written assessment and supporting students in academic success within a Medical School? If so, this may be an opportunity for you

As Lecturer in Written assessments and academic supportyou can expect to be involved in:

  • Contributing to and influencing the development of written assessment content throughout the KMMS BMBS programme, ensuring that the programme satisfies GMC requirements for a Primary Medical Qualification
  • Supporting the subject module leaders and administrative staff in development, maintenance and delivery of all written assessments
  • Devise, develop and deliver academic support to students at-risk of failing or who have failed assessments
  • Contributing to and influencing preparations for effective internal and external academic quality and governance processes and systems, including those associated with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies

What will you bring to the role?

  • A primary and postgraduate degree in a medical specialty or in a subject closely related to the KMMS BMBS programme
  • Experience of successful assessment design, implementation and evaluation in medical education
  • Experience and understanding of supporting healthcare professional students/trainees with academic difficulties
  • Understanding of current issues in undergraduate medical education
  • Experience of and commitment to academic leadership and management

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the core values of KMMS. We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are:

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number KMMS-289-25

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

  • Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job application

Applications must be made via the University's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Section

Kent and Medway Medical School

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£39,355 to £54,136 per annum pro rata

Grade

Grade 7 to Grade 8

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

17.5

Contract Type

Permanent

Release Date

Tuesday 14 October 2025

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 28 October 2025 (unless otherwise stated*)

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

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