Location: | Leeds |
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Salary: | £38,205 to £45,585 p.a. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 16th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 29th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | ENVFS1115 |
Do you have an established background in the Food Industry? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to teach Food Science and Nutrition students at undergraduate and postgraduate level? Are you passionate about developing the next generation of graduates into the workplace?
We are looking for a Teaching Fellow in Food Science and Nutrition (Industrial Engagement) to contribute to the development of outstanding graduates within the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will be responsible for delivering innovative teaching and assessment in areas of key relevance to the Food Industry, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will contribute to the development of new teaching material, resources, modules and programmes and ensure that employability is embedded through all our courses. As part of this role, you will also develop teaching methods to embed food industry software and innovative digital techniques to deliver simulated factory environments. This will involve engaging with industry to develop required core teaching materials.
With a postgraduate degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related subject, and relevant experience of working in the food industry, you will have an enthusiastic and innovative approach to all aspects of student education, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use technology effectively and innovatively in the preparation and delivery of blended learning material. You will also have an understanding of the Higher Education environment and graduate recruitment market, with the ability to keep up to date with developments. You must also be able to travel to partner industrial organisations as this is a key part of the role.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.
What we offer in return:
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Melvin Holmes, Director of Student Education
Email: m.j.holmes1@leeds.ac.uk
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