BSc Acupuncture Course Lead

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of acupuncture practitioners Were looking for an inspiring and experienced Course Lead to guide our BSc (Hons) Acupuncture programme as we evolve into a new blended model of delivery.

Employment Type: Employed full or part-time (negotiable)

Location: Within easy travelling distance of York (on-site presence required)

Salary: 40622 FTE with potential for increase after 6 months

Reports to: The Principal

Contract: Permanent (subject to probation)

The NCA is a small independent teaching institution and educational charity focused on excellence in the education and training of practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The College is based in a large townhouse in the centre of York with excellent facilities and transport links. We operate acupuncture teaching clinics in York Northwich and London providing high standards of clinical training for our students and subsidised acupuncture treatment for local communities. The College is registered with the Office for Students and validated by the Health Sciences University.

BSc Acupuncture

The NCAs acupuncture course was established in 1988 and is accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board leading to membership of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) which is on the accredited register of the Professional Standards Authority. Our degree and accreditation status ensures we maintain high quality in both professional and higher education standards. A new blended design of our popular programme is due to start in autumn 2026 and offers the benefits of online learning without compromising the need for hands-on teaching and clinical combination with our regional clinical hubs our new course provides students with a flexible and effective route to becoming a professional acupuncturist.

Benefits of working at NCA:

Working with an experienced and committed professional team.

Up to 33 days annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays.

Subsidised treatment in our Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine clinics.

Support with personal and professional development. Were committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.

Membership of the NCA Practitioner Hub.

Access to discounts for working at an education facility.

On-site parking in city-centre York.

Opportunities to contribute to the development and progression of the College.

The Acupuncture Course Lead provides leadership for our highly regarded BSc Acupuncture course working collaboratively with:

The teaching faculty including the lead lecturers sessional tutors and clinical supervisors

The Student Services Manager managing administrative student enquiries registry requirements and feedback and evaluation processes

The Acupuncture Clinic Director responsible for the clinical learning experience for students clinic policies and procedures the curriculum for clinical modules academic quality assurance for the clinic and managing the clinical teachers and supervisors teams.

The Student Support Officer providing pastoral support information and advice to individual students with a particular focus on specific learning differences and information and training for staff.

The Module Leaders responsible for module delivery and assessment liaising on module design and delivery student progress and support needs.

Essential skills and experience

Experienced acupuncturist with a qualification at degree level

Teaching experience in higher education

Places value in leadership through facilitating and collaborating

Good organisation and planning skills

IT proficiency and experience of online delivery of teaching and learning

Excellent standard of communication skills

Strong commitment to supporting students education

Desirable skills and experience

PGCert HE or equivalent or willingness to work towards qualification

Member of BAcC or equivalent and willing to gain membership

Experience working in higher education management

Practitioner of Chinese Medicine

Strong academic background in the delivery of a clinical programme

Key Responsibilities

1. Staff leadership and performance management:

Provide line management for the faculty

Manage performance feedback and appraisals

Oversee staff recruitment training and induction

2. Academic course management and curriculum development:

Manage overall course delivery and administration

Facilitate curriculum review and development

Ensure resource efficiency and budgetary control

3. Expertise in teaching learning and assessment:

Deliver effective teaching sessions utilising subject expertise in one or more of the following:

Chinese medicine systems theory and practice

Conventional (Western) functions of the body in health and disease

Personal and professional development

Clinical practice and management

The mechanisms of acupuncture

4. Formal academic governance and policy adherence:

Chair key course committees (e.g. Boards of Study Student Progress Committee).

Ensure maintenance of quality assurance accreditation and validation.

Ensure alignment with the UK Higher Education regulatory framework.

5. Student welfare guidance and recruitment support:

Act as academic advisor/personal tutor offering guidance and support.

Facilitate appropriate referrals for students needing additional support.

Participate in student recruitment activities (e.g. interviews open days).

Contribute subject expertise to marketing content.

The Acupuncture Course Lead role involves the ability to delegate tasks to other members of the team.

Application process: Please upload a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role along with your CV and two referees.

If you have any questions or would like to hear more about the job or the college please email to arrange an online or in-person meeting with Harriet Lansdown Interim Principal.

Closing date: Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Interview invitations sent by: Friday 9th January 2026.

Interviews held: Tuesday 20th January 2026 in person at the College (with possibility for online interview in exceptional circumstances only)