Overview
Post Title: Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Microbiology)
SBU / Department: Health, Medicine and Life Sciences / Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences
FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of contract: 4-year fixed-term
Salary: UH8 £38,784pa to £46,049pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year.
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
The Bioscience team is part of the Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical, and Biological Sciences, which focuses on some of life sciences’ most exciting and rapidly evolving disciplines. The Department is active in research, consultancy and training with strong links to education and commerce worldwide.
Senior lecturer benefits
The appointed Senior Lecturer will: join a friendly, busy, committed team; benefit from a supportive working environment; access study leave and funding for continuing professional development; access exciting research opportunities.
Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and proactive Lecturer with expertise in microbiology to join our existing Bioscience team and contribute to the ongoing development of this group.
The successful applicant for this post will work within the Bioscience, Agriculture, and Nutrition Subject Group in developing and delivering existing undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Bioscience Programmes and may contribute to the delivery of other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. There is some flexibility in the teaching contribution, but it will include:
* microbial physiology
* antimicrobial resistance
* microbial biotechnology
* microbial genetics
* eukaryotic/prokaryotic cell biology as required
You will be responsible for designing engaging teaching activities to support students learning, curriculum revision and development of new and existing modules including teaching and assessment and attending committee meetings and working groups as required.
Additional duties may include: contributing to teaching and assessment duties across modules, and participating in academic committee work as required.
Skills and Experience
You will possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the field of Microbiology to work within established teaching programmes, alongside an understanding of students’ prior learning experiences and how these might influence their current educational expectations, and an appreciation of the educational needs of students. You will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, proficient in English, and able to communicate effectively, clearly and supportively with both students and academic colleagues.
You must be able to deal with conflicting demands and priorities and possess excellent organisation and planning skills, supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT skills. The successful candidate should be motivated to teach in a dynamic environment and be open to innovation.
You will be committed to reflective practice and continual improvement, as well as a commitment to issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion. Relevant teaching experience and academic administration in Higher Education in the field of Microbiology would be an advantage.
Qualifications
Educated with a minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.
Contact Details / Informal Enquiries
Please contact Dr Simon Baines, Subject Group Leader for Biosciences:
Tel: 01707 284549
E-mail: s.baines2@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 18 September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000254
Date advert placed: 04 September 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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