Lecturer in Public Health

Overview

University College Birmingham invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Public Health within the Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science department. The appointed individual will support the delivery and ongoing development of public health provision across the department's portfolio. Responsibilities include contributing to the Master of Science in Public Health and assisting with teaching across related subjects such as health, food and nutrition, psychology, exercise science, and allied disciplines. This role aims to help establish public health as a visible, coherent, and sustainable area of study.

Who can apply

This opportunity is suited for academics or practitioners with a strong background in public health who wish to contribute to curriculum development, interdisciplinary teaching, and the student experience. Applicants must either possess the unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom or obtain the appropriate visa permission prior to starting, and all staff are required to prove their right to work before commencing employment.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from 39560 to 44352 British pounds per year under Salary Grade AC2. Benefits include a total of 38 days of paid annual leave per year alongside 12 bank holidays and concessionary days, as well as employer contributions to the Teachers Pension Scheme at 28.6 percent. Additional perks comprise subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva featuring a digital general practitioner service, an employee assistance programme offering counselling, financial wellbeing support, and bereavement support, and annual health medical examinations with a registered nurse. Staff also receive access to professional qualification sponsorship, salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, hybrid working opportunities, and free on-site gym membership.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safeguarding and the prevent agenda within the context of further and higher education. Additionally, all candidates who are offered employment are required to undergo and clear an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before they can begin work.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026. Interviews for the position are scheduled to take place on 10 December 2026.