Teaching Fellow in Biology

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for elements of the job to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you passionate about helping to deliver an exceptional student experience in a top-ranked Russell Group University? Can you provide excellent teaching in Biology and our related degrees?

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and successful scientist with the ability and skills to contribute to the world class teaching across programmes within the School of Biology. The University of Leeds obtained Gold in the recent Teaching Excellence Framework assessment; this appointment is therefore a chance for a successful applicant to join a sector-leading group within the UK.

As a Teaching Fellow, you will have a PhD in Ecology, Biology, Zoology or a related area, with experience of teaching field courses and field ecology or a closely related subject. You will have ability to teach at an advanced level with an enthusiastic, and engaging approach to delivery to students studying our undergraduate degree programmes of Biology, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology and Conservation Biology and our MSc programmes in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Global Conservation Science and Sustainable Agriculture. 

The key requirement is the ability to teach and assess Biology at undergraduate and masters level. The primary criteria for appointment will be academic excellence and potential to further enhance the teaching activity within Biology at the University of Leeds. 

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences has received a prestigious Silver award. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify 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.
• 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: 

Prof. Stefan Kepinski, Head of School, School of Biology

Email: s.kepinski@leeds.ac.uk 

Dr. Beth Dyson, Director of Student Education, School of Biology

Email: b.dyson@leeds.ac.uk

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