Senior Lecturer in Health Economics and Data Science (Research & Teaching)
Job details
Pay
£58,596 - £65,814 a year
Job type
Full-time
Location
32 University Ave, Glasgow
Full job description
Job Purpose
To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach. Using a range of health economic evaluation and quantitative data science approaches make a leading contribution to a major NIHR-funded research programme investigating new methods to improve tuberculosis diagnosis through artificial intelligence imaging.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of a programme of research focused on development and evaluation of new methods to improve tuberculosis diagnosis through artificial intelligence imaging.
2. Develop additional research projects of international standard centred around the discipline of health economics, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.
3. Act as project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.
4. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.
5. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams (beyond subject/school level).
6. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders (including international stakeholders) to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.
7. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.
8. Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.
9. Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.
10. Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.
11. Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.
12. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
14. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
1. A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline/subject area.
2. A2. Recognised expertise in health economic evaluation methods and data science (with experience in infectious diseases/global health) to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.
3. A3. Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of methodological approaches in the field of health economics including economic evaluation.
4. A4. A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.
5. A5. Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.
6. A6. Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.
7. A7. Membership of a relevant professional body, if applicable.
Skills
1. C1. Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.
2. C2. Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.
3. C3. Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.
4. C4. Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.
5. C5. Ability to demonstrate independent thought in order to generate original research and secure research income.
Experience
1. E1. Substantial track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School’s submission to the REF.
2. E2. Established track record of successfully securing funding for research projects, as appropriate for the subject specialism.
3. E3. Internationally recognised excellence and reputation in subject area and scholarship of teaching in the discipline.
4. E4. Proven track record of developing and devising teaching programmes, techniques and methods.
5. E5. Track record of student supervision and development/mentorship/coaching of early career academic colleagues in subject area/team.
6. E6. Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
7. E7. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 9, £58,596 - £65,814 per annum. This post is full time and has funding for up to 30 October 2029.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Peter MacPherson, Peter.MacPherson@glasgow.ac.uk
Vacancy Ref: 156129, Closing Date: 04 November 2024.
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