Part Time Lecturer in Chemical Forensic Science (Fixed Term)

Job Summary

The School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health is a vibrant academic and clinical skills community that provides a variety of science and clinical education in the North East of Scotland. The School is housed in a state-of-the-art building designed to provide a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience.

We are looking for a highly professional, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a part time (0.5 FTE) lecturer for a three year fixed period. You will support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in pharmacy, pharmaceutical science and forensic analysis.

You will have a doctorate in Forensic Chemistry (or a related area for example Analytical Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry) and /or significant teaching experience in the subject area. You will also be expected to have experience in the use of analytical instrumentation used in the field of pharmaceutical / forensic analysis.

You will be expected to contribute to the teaching and administration of the School’s portfolio of courses, including Pharmacy, Forensic and Analytical Science at undergraduate level, Pharmaceutical Science and Analytical Sciences at postgraduate level. You will complement existing research/teaching activities in the above area within the school and will be encouraged to develop your own research in conjunction with other members of the School.

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 – 46,049
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535
Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

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