Principal Teaching Fellow
Job number: MED06043
Faculties: Faculty of Medicine
Departments: Faculty of Medicine Centre
Salary or Salary range: £76,313 - £82,954 per annum
Location/campus: South Kensington Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern: Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date: 23 Nov 2026
About the role
Are you looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in the field of medical education? The Faculty of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join us as a principal teaching fellow in educational partnerships.
What you would be doing
Forming an integral part of the Faculty of Medicine’s Education Office, the Educational Partnerships team is responsible for the delivery of the faculty’s global educational partnership activities. Further information can be found here: Educational Partnerships Office | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London
Imperial College Faculty of Medicine has established many collaborations internationally and nationally. The largest of these are LKCMedicine, a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine that is run in collaboration with the University of Cumbria. As a member of the educational partnerships team, you will primarily be involved in the development of similar prospective partnerships.
What we are looking for
For new partnerships, the Principal Teaching Fellow will have a lead role in curriculum development and work across Academic, Operational and Project Management workstreams to ensure that activities and inputs are consistent and aligned to broader project objectives. The postholder will be an integral part of the Academic team, contributing to curriculum development, placements planning, the creation of teaching materials and establishment of assessment and monitoring process.
You will work with the Administration & Operations team to inform a robust and appropriate supporting infrastructure and will work as part of the overall team, contributing to the smooth delivery of the project as a whole.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced educators looking to broaden their experience through engagement with complex educational projects. While the role is primarily education focussed, opportunity will be provided to engage and develop broader business, project management and planning skills from the outset.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
- Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs.
- Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- As a teaching fellow you have 10 development days to invest on your own development and build your practice skills.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full time(part time will be considered), fixed-term contract for 12 months.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact Dr Emma Keeling – emma.keeling@imperial.ac.uk.
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.
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