Teaching Fellow

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

Engaging, motivated and inspirational Chemistry Teaching Fellows are sought for three fixed term, 12 months positions to undertake Chemistry teaching, with a particular focus on practical chemistry, in the Department of Chemistry at Imperial College. You will deliver a range of teaching to undergraduate MSci and BSc students, including practical teaching activities, delivering workshops and tutorials, and contributing to lectures.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in one of the UK’s leading Chemistry departments at a time of significant innovation in its undergraduate programmes.

What you would be doing:

Joining an inspiring group of Chemistry Teaching Fellows, you will:

• Contribute to collaborative teaching as a member of a number of module teams
• Develop new practical chemistry learning and teaching activities, resources and approaches
• Contribute to undergraduate lectures
• Deliver workshops, problem classes and tutorials
• Support students with their academic, personal and professional development and with pastoral matters.

What we are looking for:

• A track record of chemistry teaching in higher education at the highest standards, including associated administrative work
• Knowledge of practical chemistry and of associated teaching methods and techniques within your own area of specialisation
• Good command of the core UG syllabus in chemistry
• Demonstrable ability to teach effectively at UG (including MSci) level in a variety of teaching situations
• Ability to motivate students in the study of Chemistry and in particular; practical Chemistry
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team in an open-minded and cooperative manner to manage and successfully deliver project outcomes
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
• Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs.
• Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time post. This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Prof Nick Brooks, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry – n.brooks@imperial.ac.uk

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