This role will be based at GCU London and includes an

additional London Weighting Payment of £4,464 pro rata per annum

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.  

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022). 

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

The Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) in the School of Health & Life Sciences has an international reputation for delivering high impact research. In the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment (2021) 91% of GCU’s health related research has been formally classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. More over, the impact of GCU’s applied health research was classified as ‘outstanding’ and surpassed by only one other UK institution. The University's outstanding record for delivering impact for the common good against the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals was also highlighted in the recent THE Global Impact Rankings with GCU 1st in Scotland for SDG3, good health and wellbeing.

GCU London is the postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University, hosting more than 1200 students, and is based in the heart of London’s vibrant Spitalfields area.  With a mission to educate, challenge and develop a new generation of public health leaders who can create opportunities for equal health at the local, national or global level, GCU London is well connected to a range of health and development institutions across these levels. In the recent UK Research Excellence Framework exercise 91% of the University’s health research was formally classified as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021).

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to support the delivery and sustain the growth of the Masters in Public Health programme at our GCU London campus with colleagues who deliver the same programme at our Glasgow campus.  We are seeking individuals who have a passion and enthusiasm to deliver innovations in learning and teaching and to develop research and knowledge exchange opportunities. We seek both practitioners and academics with a good working knowledge related to several key professional bodies including the UK Faculty of Public Health and a range of relevant international organisations e.g. the World Health Organisation.

Areas of desirable expertise include but are not limited to Evidence Base Public Health, Principles and Theory of Public Health Practice, Social Action Approaches and Epidemiology and Statistics.

Further details on this post are available by contacting Professor Antony Morgan at [email protected]

All applicants must complete the online application form detailing how they meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.  A short covering letter highlighting why you feel you are suitable for this position (1-page maximum) and a short, summary CV (4 pages maximum) may also be included.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).