Assistant Professor in Anatomy Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Position: Anatomy Teaching Fellow
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (up to 1.0 FTE / 37.5 hours per week). Flexible working requests will be considered, subject to business needs.
Salary: Grade 7 – Starting at £38,249 to £45,413 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Start Date: July/August 2025
Application Deadline: 27 May 2025, 5:59 PM
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Opportunity
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) invites applications for a Teaching Fellow in Anatomy to join its award-winning anatomy team. Each year, the team delivers high-quality anatomical education to over 3,000 students across a wide range of programmes including medicine, allied health, and higher surgical training.
As part of the team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of lectures, lead or assist practical dissection sessions, and participate in ultrasound teaching and assessments. You will also help develop teaching materials and anatomical prosections to support undergraduate and postgraduate learning.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
A postgraduate qualification in human anatomical science (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with full-body human dissection
A proven track record in undergraduate anatomy teaching
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to student engagement and delivering varied, inclusive teaching
Experience working under Human Tissue Authority (HTA) regulations or equivalent
Strong organisational and time management skills
You should be innovative, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
About BSMS
Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex, in collaboration with NHS organisations across the South East. Our school is known for:
A commitment to inclusive and interdisciplinary medical education
Excellence in research—from basic science to applied clinical work
A nurturing environment where staff and students thrive
A Gold Athena SWAN Award for gender equality
Our diverse teams include academics, clinicians, technicians, and professional support staff, all dedicated to improving education and patient care.
Why Join Us
Beautiful Location: Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park with easy access via public transport.
Sustainable Travel: Cycle-to-work schemes, walking and cycling paths, and on-campus transport links.
Inclusive Community: We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially women and BAME candidates underrepresented in STEMM academic roles.
Visa Sponsorship: This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship (subject to meeting UKVI criteria).
Interested?
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Dr Luke Reid – L.Reid2@bsms.ac.uk
Please note: work for the University must be conducted within the UK.
To explore other opportunities, visit the University of Brighton vacancies page.
