Lecturer (Teaching) in Biological Sciences

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment for the delivery of teaching throughout the Biological Sciences degree programmes.

About the role

We seek to appoint a teaching lecturer in the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) at UCL. The appointment will complement and build on our existing teaching and research strengths in GEE and will be based at UCL’s Bloomsbury campus. You will primarily be responsible for the delivery of teaching throughout the Biological Sciences degree programmes (Biological Sciences; Biological Sciences: Computational Biology; Biodiversity and Conservation; Cell and Developmental Biology; Genetics; Human Genetics; Zoology). In particular, you will be tasked with leading and delivering our undergraduate “Plant Biology” module. The postholder will also be expected to design and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory practical sessions and field courses in face-to-face settings, to a variety of class sizes. The applicant will lead a module targeted at second- and third-year undergraduates, assist where required with existing modules, develop and i mplement assessments and provide feedback to students, act as a personal tutor to undergraduate students and supervise research projects, both individual and collaborative. You will also actively participate in strategic curriculum development, coordinating programmes and modules, and supporting students. Time is also allocated within workloads for scholarship and research to underpin research-based education, and for your continuing professional development.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 80% on site.

A job description and person specification can be accessed via the "apply" button.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact John Labbadia. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator quoting the advert reference number in the subject line.

About you

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in teaching and curriculum development, a strong interest in interdisciplinary working, translational activity, and widening participation. All activities that are carried out within this role must be undertaken in a way that demonstrates the University’s commitment to Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners.

You must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in an area related to our Biological Sciences degree programmes, as well as previous teaching and research experience within the Biosciences. We particularly welcome applicants with experience in plant biology (molecular, development, physiology or genomics). The successful individual should also have experience of designing and delivering research-based teaching at a world leading university.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

Customer advert reference: B02-08921

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