Lecturer (Physics/Astrophysics)

About the role

We are looking for a lecturer with enthusiasm for physics and astrophysics to join the Department of Physics as a 3-year fixed term lecturer with a focus on astrophysics.

The appointee will perform a variety of teaching tasks, including lecturing to undergraduate students, running tutorials and problem classes, contributing to computational labs and supervising undergraduate student final year projects.

In addition to these tasks, the appointee may contribute to developing new teaching activities, especially in the areas of astrophysics and computing. This could include developing teaching and outreach activities related to the Bath Physics Observatory or developing outreach activities in collaboration with academics in the department.

Whilst it is expected that the teaching will be informed by research/professional expertise, there is no research component to this role. There is an allocation of time for scholarship and own professional development.

About you

You should have an enthusiasm for teaching and sharing knowledge and be able to share this enthusiasm with others. You should have higher degree in astrophysics, physics or a closely related discipline and meet all the essential criteria in the job description.

Applicants with an expertise in astrophysics as well as other aspects of the physics teaching portfolio are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Carolin Villforth (Head of Department of Physics cv307@bath.ac.uk)

Both the department and university are committed to a supportive and inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from women and members of under-represented groups.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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