Lecturer in Aquatic Molecular Ecology (Education and Scholarship)

Job title:

Lecturer in Aquatic Molecular Ecology (Education and Scholarship)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

This new full-time post is available from 1 January 2025 on a permanent basis.We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.The roleWe are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Aquatic Molecular Ecology (Education and Scholarship) to support the delivery of modules including those in the areas of aquatic biology, genetics, molecular evolution and ecology. The post will include the preparation and delivery of lectures and tutorials to students on a range of topics relating to the above. The post holder will also be responsible for organising, supervising and assessing relevant undergraduate practical classes (both laboratory-based and field-based) and other duties as required by the Directors of Education and Student Experience.The successful applicant will possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline (demonstrated by a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area) to develop teaching programmes and teach and support learning in these academic areas. They will use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students and will work as a member of the education team to develop and implement student-focused initiatives to support student experience and success.Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.About youFor a Lecturer post you will:

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area;
• Have evidence of excellent teaching, and experience of a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
• Plan, develop and produce teaching and learning material within the subject area;
• Set, mark and assess work and examinations, and provide constructive feedback to students;
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, student placements and outreach work;
• Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.

Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationBefore submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Dr Alan Brown or Dr Katie Solomon (Co-Directors of Education and Student Experience), telephone (01392 725526) or email .The starting salary will be from £41,732 to £51,283 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Expected salary

£41732 – 51283 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:52:31 GMT

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