Teaching Fellow Environmental Conservation and Management

Opportunity Overview

We are currently seeking a 0.8 FTE Teaching Fellow in Environmental Conservation and Management to develop and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment material across a range of modules and or short programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to planning, design, and development of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The post is a temporary, 12-month maternity cover role. 

Note this opportunity may close early or be extended depending on candidate volumes.

Key Responsibilities 

• Initiate and lead the development and delivery of teaching on modules across a range of programmes.
• Act as a personal tutor, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, field trips, and placements.
• Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students. 
• Engage with external organisations to establish links that benefit students through field work, projects, placements, and volunteer opportunities.

About the School or About the Department

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is a centre of discovery and innovation. With a broad portfolio across computer sciences, engineering, built environment and human and natural sciences, we are one of the largest schools within the University, home to over 6000 students and over 370 colleagues. 

Our Research and Innovation Centres work together to collaborate around the world’s greatest challenges including Net Zero, Climate Change and Resilience, Healthy Living and Industry. Our focus is on translating our pioneering research into real-world impact for people and industry and our research is recognised as world leading.

The Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) team delivers a range of well-respected programmes at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels. Our programmes carry accreditation from various professional bodies, including the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Current undergraduate teaching is centred around Geography and Environmental Management. Postgraduate teaching includes programmes in Environmental Assessment and Management, Sustainability, Health and Global Environments and Safety, Health and Environment. 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. 
• Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles 

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