Lecturer in Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science

Lecturer in Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science
Permanent, Part time 18.5 hours per week
Band 6 - £41,732 to £46,974 per annum, pro rata

About the Post

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative lecturer to join our Life Science department and contribute to the delivery of our BSc (Hons) Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science degree programme.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to research within the school and carry out undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including planning, organisation, and delivery of programmes of study. They will also be expected to engage in public outreach and recruitment activities.

About You

Applicants for the post should have a record of publishing in high impact peer-reviewed journals and have a strong scientific background in one or more of the following subjects: wildlife biology, zoology, ecology, environmental and/or conservation science. We are particularly interested in applicants that have expertise in aquatic or invertebrate biology.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, and ideally have experience of teaching in Higher Education or a similar environment. A relevant postgraduate teaching qualification is desirable. Candidates with postdoctoral research backgrounds who want to pursue an academic career are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
- Staff discounts at several local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
- We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Monday 27 May 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Dr Christopher Turner.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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