Lecturer in Biotechnology/Microbiology (EPC Pathway)

The Department of Natural Sciences spans the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geography. The Department delivers courses to over 1,500 students across and has over 80 members of academic staff with ambitious plans for excellent education and research. Our ethos is to be highly innovative in teaching and research and we are recognised as the sector leader in Degree Apprenticeships where we deliver Bioscience and Chemical Science programmes in collaboration with a wide range of companies. The Department has a long track record of obtaining research council, EU, charity and government funding and has a growing portfolio of impactful projects. The Department is in an exceptional space, housed in the Faculty's new Dalton Building at the heart of Manchester, and with strong research and teaching performance across the Department. 

About the Role & Team 

We are looking for candidates with expertise in biotechnology, who will teach across our MSc Biotechnology, as well as microbiology and molecular biology provision within our undergraduate, post graduate and degree apprenticeship provision. You will be a passionate academic with an excellent and accelerating profile in education and professional practice. You will provide academic leadership in curriculum and education development within the department which may include formal educational leadership roles, initiatives that transform student outcomes, and innovations in educational practice. This work may be grounded in the scholarship of teaching and learning, or pedagogy, or may bring experiences from the world of practice. The role is offered fixed-term for 2 years. 

Key Responsibilities 

All lecturers on the EPC pathway contribute to our core goals of ‘Excellent Education' and demonstrate their active support for the University's commitment to sustainability and its values: student-centred, people-led, future-focused, inclusive and Manchester Met proud. Lecturers are also expected to develop their external profile, participating in networks and taking roles that contribute towards the vitality of the discipline and the reputation of the University. Such roles will be suited to early career academics and might be in business engagement or with other universities, funding bodies, government committees and learned societies or through public engagement. 

Key Skills & Experiences  

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Prior experience in biotechnology education and research with specific and current expertise in microbial biotechnology 
• A good first degree together with a PhD in a discipline relevant to biotechnology. 
• Experience of teaching and supporting student learning, developing educational practice in the area of biotechnology. 

To learn more about role and requirements, please read the Job Description.  

Application Process: 

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability, on the application portal. 

For informal enquiries, about this vacancy, please contact Head of Department Dr James Redfern on J.Redfern@mmu.ac.uk  

Please be aware that only applications including a cover letter may be considered at shortlisting stage.  

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. 

Assessment Process: 

The first stage interview will include a short presentation followed by standard interview questions. Successful candidates from the first stage may be invited to a second stage interview. 

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you! 

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.     

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.     

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.