Senior Teaching Fellow in Vertebrate Biology and Ecology

Salary: This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 April 2024

Fixed Term: 1 year

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Senior Teaching Fellow to teach modules in Animal Physiology, Marine Ecology and Conservation Science to students on our BSc Biology, BSc Zoology and BSc Ecology and Conservation courses. The role holder will give lectures, run practicals, supervise a small number of undergraduate research projects and dissertations, and set and mark assessments. Contributions to a Marine Biology residential field trip are also desirable. The appointee will contribute to the Department’s pastoral support processes by running small group tutorials, and to our student recruitment efforts by helping with occasional Open Days. The post is available for 12 months from 1st September 2024.

About You

You hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline and subject expertise in the required areas. You will have demonstrated experience in delivering high quality undergraduate teaching. You are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their teaching in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. 

What We Offer

The Department spans the biological sciences from biochemistry to zoology. You’ll join a well-established team of academic colleagues with experience of teaching students across a range of modules at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in the NSS and are ranked in the top ten nationally for Animal Science. There is a strong culture of support for Teaching Focused academics within the Department, with regular career development and training opportunities provided.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Support for fellowship applications to the Higher Education Academy   (Advance HE)
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Season ticket loans, Cyclescheme and help with the cost of eyesight testing
• Free parking

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor James McEvoy, Head of Biological Sciences HODbiologicalsciences@rhul.ac.uk. Information about our Department can be found at: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching/departments-and-schools/biological-sciences/ 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk. 

Applicants must include a CV with their application materials

Please quote the reference: 0324-097

Interview Date: 3^rd May 2024

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.  

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