About this role
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)
Aston Medical School is focused on promoting social mobility, leadership and international connectivity whilst addressing the needs of its community through its widening participation pathway, research strategy and emphasis on primary care education and healthcare leadership.
We now offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical or non-clinical academic in medical education to lead a small MB ChB curriculum development team. These posts are part of the further development of the highly successful medical school at Aston University. The School has now graduated three cohorts of students and we now wish to undertake a detailed curriculum review founded on our experience and that of our graduates. In addition, as a leader in the field, Aston University has now been invited to assist in the creation of a new medical school, the Black Country Medical School at the University of Wolverhampton and this post will play a critical role in these exciting developments.
Working within a supportive and dynamic multi-professional MBChB team, the appointees will principally focus on curriculum development but will also have opportunities to contribute to quality management processes, assessment and teaching. Full training and support will be provided.
It is essential that applicants have a passion for supporting undergraduate medical education and an enthusiasm for cross-discipline working with colleagues in the University and NHS.
Applications are open to both clinical and non-clinical applicants. Clinically qualified applicants are advised to discuss their application with their Training Programme Director before applying. The School will work with successful applicants and local Trusts to help them continue with one clinical session per week.
Please submit an online application and upload your CV.
We encourage informal discussion of the post before the interview, and a tour of facilities will be arranged for the day of the interview; please contact:
Prof John Cookson (Dean of Medical Education and Deputy Head of Aston Medical School) at [email protected]
Interview date to be confirmed. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers. Great family-friendly policies. On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available. Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 12 April 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed