The University of Manchester - Job Information | Apply for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Zoology/Biology (Academic Teaching and Scholarship) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Zoology/Biology (Academic Teaching and Scholarship) Apply for job Job reference:BMH-024680 Salary: 45,585 - 68,857 per annum depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit:Biology, Medicine Health Location:Manchester Employment type:Permanent Division/Team:Division of Evolution, Infection & Genomics Hours Per Week:Full Time (1 FTE) Closing date:13/03/2024 Contract Duration:Permanent School/Directorate:School of Biological Sciences We seek an outstanding candidate for a "Teaching Focused" Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in the area of Zoology/Organismal Biology. You will contribute to the delivery of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate curriculum by preparing and giving lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and field courses as well as undertaking any associated management and administrative duties. The role will include developing and marking assessments to accurately measure students' performance and providing advice and guidance to students to support academic and personal progress. The roll will also include an expectation to engage in teaching scholarship through evidence-based enhancement and development of teaching and learning methods as well as dissemination of teaching and learning scholarship practices to others. The applicant should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a Biological or Zoological area. They should possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to deliver teaching programmes, provide learning support and develop and run field courses. Evidence of a range of delivery techniques used to enthuse and engage students is essential. The candidate should also have extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in their subject area. Experience of contribution to administrative tasks associated with teaching and learning support (e.g. course development, assessment exercises, examinations, recruitment and management of resources) is essential. The position is available from May 1, 2024. The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/ What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and well being services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries,accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed toPeople.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Prof. Raymond O'Keefe. Tel: 0161 275 7393 Email: rokeefe@manchester.ac.uk Dr Reinmar Hager Senior Lecturer in Biology Senior Postgraduate Tutor, Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics Chair of the School Board, School of Biological Sciences School of Biological Sciences | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Michael Smith Building The University of Manchester | Manchester M13 9PT, UK Tel. ++44 (0)161-275-1550 | Research Profile Reinmar Hager (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)