Course Tutor (MSc Genomic Medicine)

We are seeking to appoint a Course Tutor (maternity cover) for the MSc in
Genomic Medicine at the Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of
Medicine University of Oxford.





This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist with a background
in postgraduate teaching to join the MSc in Genomic Medicine teaching team.,
which focuses on current genomic techniques and their application in clinical,
research, and industry settings.





The course attracts a diverse cohort of high-calibre students including recent
graduates in biological and biomedical sciences, bioinformatics and other
disciplines, as well as medical doctors and healthcare professionals who wish
to expand their understanding of genomic medicine and its clinical
application.





You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the course, working
closely with the MSc team and module leads, to ensure the course runs
smoothly. This will include teaching where appropriate and supporting other
sessions, as well as assisting with the development and implementation of new
content and processes.





You will schedule, record and edit lectures and add teaching material and
other content to the course Canvas pages. You will also contribute to marking
assessments, collecting student feedback, organising project placements and
providing course updates (written and verbal) to the organising committee.
You will be the first contact for student matters relating to attendance,
conduct, coursework, performance, and welfare.





You must hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as
biological sciences, biomedical science, genetics or genomics-related subject,
bioinformatics or computational biology applied to genomics, and you will have
post-graduate teaching experience, including developing and delivering in-
person and online lectures. For this role, you must have a broad understanding
of the current field of genomics and its applications, particularly as they
relate to disease research and clinical practice to develop and deliver course
content. In addition, you will have an aptitude for teaching and awareness of
pedagogic methods, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 15 months
(maternity cover) and is funded by the Department.





Only applications received before 12 midday on 9 January 2023 will be
considered. Please quote **169936** on all correspondence.