Departmental Lecturer

Departmental Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences)

Oxford Lifelong Learning (Oxford University Department for Continuing Education) is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences)

About the role

The Natural Sciences portfolio at Oxford Lifelong Learning (Department for Continuing Education) is within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) academic domain, and comprises open access Weekly Classes and Short Online Courses, Day & Weekend events, lecture series and summer schools. It also includes Continuing Professional Development courses in advanced technologies taught by leading industry and academic specialists, and Award-Bearing courses.

The postholder will have academic responsibility for the Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences) provision in the Weekly Class and Short Online Course programmes. They will also have academic oversight of the Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences) provision in the Day & Weekend events, lecture series and summer schools, and CPD portfolio. In addition, they will work with colleagues on ensuring the successful delivery of the Data Science (Computing and Mathematics) open access programmes.

They will have a specialism in an aspect of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics and teach on courses relevant to their subject-area expertise. They will be part of the academic community of the Department and engage in advanced scholarship.

This is a 0.6 FTE position, available on a permanent contract.

About you

We are seeking a scholar who has excellent teaching and pedagogical skills, and who has a track-record of scholarship, or the potential for scholarship, engaging with current critical and theoretical debates in the discipline. This includes issues of difference and diversity.

 About us

Oxford Lifelong Learning (Department for Continuing Education) provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 30th October 2025

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless

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