Overview
The University of Worcester (UW) is seeking a Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in Biological Sciences to join the Department of Biological Sciences within the School of Science and Environment (SSE). We aim to ensure that all undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School receive an outstanding student experience. You will contribute to this goal with student-focused, engaging and practical teaching and support, reflecting the University’s educational values.
You will be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the portfolio of SSE, specifically those managed within the Department of Biological Sciences. As with all SSE academic staff, you will prioritise teaching excellence, engage with research that informs teaching, and actively support recruitment and outreach activities, such as open days and school liaison events. You will teach across our suite of biological science degrees, focusing on biochemistry and/or biomedical science. Candidates for Standard Academic contracts will have research expertise that aligns with the Worcester Biomedical Research Group.
We have two posts available: one full-time and one part-time (0.4 FTE / 2 days).
Responsibilities
* Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Department of Biological Sciences, with a focus on biochemistry and/or biomedical science.
* Engage in teaching excellence and contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching practices.
* Engage with research that informs teaching and supports recruitment and outreach activities (e.g., open days and school liaison events).
* Contribute to professional service and the wider SSE academic community as appropriate.
Qualifications
* Experience in higher education teaching in Biological Sciences (biochemistry and/or biomedical science).
* Ability to contribute to research that aligns with the Worcester Biomedical Research Group (for Standard Academic contracts).
* Commitment to student-focused and inclusive teaching and to the University’s educational values.
What’s in it for you
* Annual incremental increase for up to £42,882, with the opportunity to progress to £46,735, subject to performance and the university reward scheme
* 47 days’ leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
* Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
* Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
* In-house training and development support
* A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.
We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.
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