Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Organic Chemistry - AO1776MR

Start Date: 1 September 2022 (or as soon as possible thereafter) Fixed term: 2 years

The School of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews aims to appoint an Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Organic Chemistry from 1st September 2022. This position will be fixed term for 24 months.  

St Andrews Chemistry is a dynamic teaching and research environment with around 40 Academic staff, about 140 PhD students and 60 PDRAs. Our undergraduate courses are delivered across five years up to MChem level. In addition, the School runs postgraduate taught degrees (MSc Chemical Sciences and MSc Catalysis).  

We welcome applications from outstanding candidates who have developed an interest and expertise in undergraduate teaching. The position will have a focus on Organic Chemistry and the successful applicant will have an aptitude for teaching across all aspects of our undergraduate curriculum. A PhD in an appropriate area of Chemistry is essential, and you will already have experience teaching at university level. The successful applicant will report to the Head of Organic Chemistry and be required:  

1. To teach organic chemistry at all levels of our degree programmes through lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.  
2. To deliver innovation in the delivery of organic chemistry teaching in support of existing courses.  
3.  To play a role in the development and delivery of Outreach activities.  

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Douglas Philp, Head of Organic Chemistry, at dp12@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 467264.  

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University. We welcome those with a commitment to the aspirations of the School of Chemistry and the University towards equality, diversity and inclusivity  

The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award. Further information about Chemistry at St Andrews can be found at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/chemistry/.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/     

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Further Particulars: AO1776MR FPs.doc

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