Faculty of Science
School of Biological Sciences
Lecturer in Biological Sciences (Full-Time, Fixed Term)
Ref: ATS1299
Starting salary from £48,149 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum.
The School of Biological Sciences at UEA is a vibrant community committed to delivering excellent teaching that results in the highest levels of student satisfaction. We have an opportunity for a talented Lecturer to deliver inspired undergraduate teaching in the fields of ecology and biodiversity.
As well as lecturing and leading seminars and practical classes, you will prepare new teaching material, organise taught modules, encourage excellent admissions to the School through participation in recruitment events and outreach activities, and contribute significantly to student pastoral support.
You should have a PhD in a related field (equivalent experience or qualification), you will have expertise in delivering innovative research-led teaching, a dynamic teaching vision, and an enthusiasm for working with students and be able to fulfil all essential elements of the person specification.
This full-time post is available on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2026 to cover for the absence of the postholder on maternity leave.
As part of the application, applicants are asked to include a 5-minute video of themselves giving a lecture suitable for Level 4 students with the title: "The evidence for evolution". The talk should concentrate on one type of evidence. Details on how to submit your video can be found in the Job Description.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds, and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 11 April 2025
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