Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) (104736-1225)

About The Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Richard Tunstall (Professor of Clinical Anatomy and Imaging) at R.G.Tunstall@warwick.ac.uk

Full-time (Academic), Fixed Term Contract for 3 Years

WMS invites applications from qualified and experienced academic and/or clinical staff (note this is not a clinical post) to work with a team of dynamic clinical anatomists who are internationally recognised for their modern innovative curricula and their student-centred approach to learning.

About You

The role offers a unique opportunity for the post holder to enhance their existing skills via the development and delivery of education and training in clinical anatomy and medical imaging at MBChB and postgraduate/professional level (e.g. point of care ultrasound). There will be opportunities for the post holder to contribute to other teaching, learning and assessment activities within the MBChB programme, such as OSCE examinations and written assessment creation and delivery, and to take leadership roles at appropriate points. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

Warwick Medical School (WMS) runs the largest Graduate Entry Medical programme in the UK; it has a reputation for recruiting highly motivated intellectually curious students and producing excellent graduates. The MBChB course is centred around Case Based Learning (CBL) and is composed of integrated longitudinal Themes (e.g., clinical anatomy) and Blocks of system and clinical specialty-based learning, with clinical anatomy and imaging woven throughout the course. The clinical anatomy and imaging teaching and team in WMS are one of the most highly rated parts of the MBChB programme. The new purpose-built Clinical Education Hub houses the dedicated 500m2 clinical anatomy and imaging suite. Students learn using a unique combination of resources and techniques/theories including asynchronous online materials, interactive workshops using plastinated dissections, and patients, model creation/exploration, drawing and medical imaging. This is a unique opportunity to influence medical education at a leading institution. If you are passionate about clinical anatomy, imaging, and inspiring the next generation of medical students, please contact Professor Richard Tunstall (richard.tunstall@warwick.ac.uk)

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106 th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/. World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025 Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave). For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: 1st March 2026

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick. Find out more about our awards and accreditations. We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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