Teaching Associate in Biosciences

Job reference:BMH-029638

Salary:37,694 - 46,049 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit:Biology, Medicine Health

Location:Oxford Road

Employment type:Fixed Term

Division/Team:Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Science

Hours Per Week:35 hours

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY):03/09/2025

Contract Duration:12 months

School/Directorate:School of Biological Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Associate for a period of 12 months to provide support for Biosciences Teaching activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of tutorials to undergraduate students in years 1-3 and any marking associated with this activity. In addition, the posts will involve the supervision of practical classes to year 1 and year 2 students. Practical classes will be delivered with the support and guidance of an established member of staff and the unit-co-ordinator. These sessions will also be supported by postgraduate demonstrators. It is envisaged that the post holder will provide support for marking student work as and when required.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD in a Biomedical Sciences related subject area, will show evidence of a clear interest in and experience of teaching, and skills in and commitment to the developing the quality of the student experience. You will join a vibrant and stimulating community in the School of Biological Sciences and our strong teaching team, who seek to train and enthuse our students to be inquisitive, excited by knowledge, and motivated to explore its applications.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Nicky High

Email: nicky.high@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.