# Clinical Associate Professor or Professor of General Practice(UK Visa Sponsorship)### Job Description## Role OverviewBrighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS) invites applications from experienced, practicing General Practitioners for a senior academic appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate will join the Department of Primary Care & Public Health, contributing to academic leadership, strategic development, and high-impact research aligned with BSMS priorities.This post bridges clinical practice and academia, with the expectation that the appointee will hold a 0.2 FTE clinical role within a local GP practice through an honorary contract with NHS England.### What You Will Do**Research Leadership**Lead an independent research programme aligned with BSMS strengths such as:Global health, infection, and cancer research**Mental health*** Health inequalities, disease prevention,* Support and mentor researchers across BSMS and collaborate through the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Kent, Surrey & Sussex.* Deliver research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.**Teaching & Curriculum Development*** Enhance the quality and delivery of general practice teaching across all years of the BMBS curriculum.* Lead initiatives supporting student engagement, including GP placements, SSCs, and 4th-year research projects.* Strengthen partnerships with training networks and community practices.**Institutional Contribution*** Contribute to School governance, academic strategy, and leadership initiatives.* For professorial appointment: demonstrate national/international impact in research, education, and institutional leadership.**Clinical Engagement*** Maintain active clinical practice (0.2 FTE) in a local GP setting.### About You**Essential Background*** A practicing GP with a strong academic track record.* Significant research experience with evidence of leadership, publications, and funding.* Demonstrated excellence in medical education and curriculum development.* Ability to build partnerships across clinical, academic, and community settings.**Desirable Expertise*** Contributions to national or international research networks.* Experience managing major research programmes or supervising doctoral students.#### About BSMSBSMS is a collaboration between the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton, and healthcare partners across the South-East. We are recognised for:* A Gold Athena Swan Award* A strong culture of multidisciplinary teaching and research* A supportive and inclusive staff environment* Excellence in clinical education and translational research#### Why Join Us* Beautiful campus adjacent to the South Downs National Park* Strong transport links (Falmer station and multiple bus routes)* Cycle-to-work scheme and sustainability initiatives* Comprehensive benefits, reward programmes, and professional development opportunities* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion#### Important InformationCandidates needing visa sponsorship should review the Skilled Worker Visa guidance:Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds (including women and minority ethnic groups) are strongly encouraged.**Recruitment Timeline*** Application Deadline: 11 January 2026, 15:59* Interview Date: 29 January 2026* Start Date: To be confirmedLocationExperience3 Year