Teaching Fellow
CompanyThe University of Edinburgh
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/6/2026
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Description
Job Description
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum pro-rata if part-time
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Edinburgh Medical School
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: a 12-month maternity cover
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Teaching Fellow, to deliver and assess courses on the online Masters programme Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health within the Global Health Academy Portfolio delivered in the Edinburgh Medical School.
Responsibilities include the role of Course Organiser and Course Tutor for selected courses (including preparation and delivery of content and marking of assignments), supervision and assessment of dissertation students on the aforementioned programme, student support, contribution to the academic administration of the programme and assisting in course and programme development.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Informal enquiries should be directed to the Programme Co-Director, Dr Ellie Devenish-Nelson ellie.devenish@ed.ac.uk
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Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum pro-rata if part-time
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Edinburgh Medical School
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: a 12-month maternity cover
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Teaching Fellow, to deliver and assess courses on the online Masters programme Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health within the Global Health Academy Portfolio delivered in the Edinburgh Medical School.
Responsibilities include the role of Course Organiser and Course Tutor for selected courses (including preparation and delivery of content and marking of assignments), supervision and assessment of dissertation students on the aforementioned programme, student support, contribution to the academic administration of the programme and assisting in course and programme development.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Informal enquiries should be directed to the Programme Co-Director, Dr Ellie Devenish-Nelson ellie.devenish@ed.ac.uk
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How to apply
Please Include The Following Documents In Your Application
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Interesting work
Good salary/pay rates
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from all candidates.
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
Please Include The Following Documents In Your Application
- CV
- Cover letter
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Interesting work
Good salary/pay rates
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from all candidates.
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
.
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 20 th April 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Edinburgh Medical School is one of six schools within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. As a leader in biomedical and medical education, the School aims to provide an exceptional educational experience and equip the next generation of scientists and doctors with the tools they need to address the world’s scientific and medical challenges. The School delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching for over 6,000 students, in addition to conducting pedagogical research. Edinburgh Medical School coordinates the administration and delivery of a number of on campus and online degree programmes including undergraduate medicine (MBChB), undergraduate degrees in biomedical sciences, and a wide variety of postgraduate taught programmes in biomedical, clinical and population health sciences.
Edinburgh Medical School works across a number of University campuses and NHS sites, including Edinburgh BioQuarter, the University’s central campus, and sites at the Western General Hospital campus.
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 20 th April 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Edinburgh Medical School is one of six schools within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. As a leader in biomedical and medical education, the School aims to provide an exceptional educational experience and equip the next generation of scientists and doctors with the tools they need to address the world’s scientific and medical challenges. The School delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching for over 6,000 students, in addition to conducting pedagogical research. Edinburgh Medical School coordinates the administration and delivery of a number of on campus and online degree programmes including undergraduate medicine (MBChB), undergraduate degrees in biomedical sciences, and a wide variety of postgraduate taught programmes in biomedical, clinical and population health sciences.
Edinburgh Medical School works across a number of University campuses and NHS sites, including Edinburgh BioQuarter, the University’s central campus, and sites at the Western General Hospital campus.