Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497 to 48,149 per annum pro rata

CMVM / USHER Institute

Part-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed term: 6 months (1st Sept 2025 to 28th February 2026)

We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40% on campus working.


The Master of Family Medicine programme at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Teaching Fellow to join our dynamic team delivering our innovative online distance learning programme to international students.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of family doctors delivering our pioneering online Master of Family Medicine programme. Our student population is diverse and international, with a focus on students from low- and middle-income countries. As a Teaching Fellow you will work closely with our team to design and deliver online teaching. You will engage closely with our community of learners providing reaching, supervision, mentorship and student support. There are many opportunities to develop yourself as an educator and to engage in other international projects linked to family medicine.


Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Robin Ramsay, Clinical Programme Director, robin.ramsay@ed.ac.uk .

Your skills and attributes for success:

Passionate about the development of family medicine internationally Clinical experience as a general practitioner/family doctor Understanding of the key principles of teaching, learning and assessment Organisational, co-ordination and self-management skills Excellent communication/presentation skills Cultural awareness Click to view a copy of the

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

CV

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).


On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

13th August 2025.

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