Teaching Fellow in Chemistry

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Fellow in Chemistry to join the teaching team at Keele University. This 1.0 FTE position provides an opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching across our Chemistry and Forensic Science programmes and to support an excellent student learning experience.

The successful candidate will have particular responsibility for chemistry teaching within our laboratory programmes, leading and supporting practical teaching across Chemistry and Forensic Science laboratories. You will help students develop their practical, analytical and problem-solving skills within a supportive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

You will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of laboratory classes, tutorials and other teaching activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Working collaboratively with academic and technical colleagues, you will ensure laboratory teaching is effectively organised, safely delivered and aligned with programme learning outcomes.

The role will also involve supporting laboratory-based assessment, including the development and delivery of practical assessments, marking and providing timely, constructive feedback. You will contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of teaching and assessment practices and the development of new learning activities and materials.

You will provide academic and pastoral support to students, helping them achieve their academic potential and contributing to a positive student experience. You will also be encouraged to share ideas and expertise in the continued development of Chemistry and Forensic Science teaching.

You will have a degree in Chemistry together with experience of teaching or supporting learning in higher education. Laboratory teaching and assessment experience is desirable, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade  (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please click the 'Apply' button above.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tasnim Munshi t.munshi@keele.ac.uk.  Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date 17th September 2026

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