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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Lecturer in Biological Sciences
Grade:
Department:
Role reports to:
Direct Reports
Indirect Reports:
Life and Sports Science
Head of Department
Date of Job Evaluation:
AC2
Other Key contacts:
Head of Biomedical Science programmes
Programme Leader, Integrated Masters in Biology, MBiol
This role profile is non-contractual and provided for guidance. It will be updated and amended from time to time
in accordance with the changing needs of the University and the requirements of the job.
PURPOSE OF ROLE: The overall purpose of the job is to contribute to programme delivery at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Department of Life and Sports Sciences. You will be
expected to be able to offer a specialism within the continuum of Biological and Biomedical Sciences,
with a particular focus on Physiology and/or Developmental and Comparative Biology.
In addition to these more specialised areas, you should also be able to teach across the broad
spectrum of topics relevant to mainly Biological Sciences, some involvement with the Biomedical
Science programme will also be required. You are expected to engage in research/scholarly
activity/consultancy and to contribute to the Department’s and Faculty’s research and enterprise
agenda.
Teaching, principally to students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Biology (but
also to other subject areas); and participation in the development of new programmes in cognate
areas. In addition to teaching the job will involve pastoral care for students, curriculum development,
undergraduate and post graduate supervision of research students, and course management in
supporting the Biological Science BSc and the Integrated Masters in Biology (M.Biol) Programmes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Team Specific:
Contributing at a course and cognate subject level in teaching and research including:
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developing course materials for teaching and learning at undergraduate and potentially
postgraduate levels
working as part of a team in delivering courses as part of a programme
undertaking research and scholarly activity alongside personal development in your subject
area
providing effective communication of complex ideas in a range of academic situations
Main Activities and Duties
1. Lecturing and tutorial/laboratory class supervision in accordance with the guidelines of the
accredited programmes.
2. Contributing to course/curriculum development; specifically with respect to enhancement of
course learning objectives and assessment demonstrating innovative approaches to teaching and
the use of learning resources
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3. Promotion of learning based on up to date research which involves the students in active learning
by doing and promotes critical analysis and discussion
4. Pastoral and administrative duties providing students with personal support, academic guidance
and advice with special attention given to enhanced employability of the matriculating student
body.
5. Support of other staff members through active participation in the overall administration of the
programme: reflecting critically on the teaching and delivery of learning outcomes while
participating in improvement and quality of the programme.
6. Participating in programme promotion both to potential students and the professional community
within the UK and where appropriate internationally thus promoting the profile of the University.
7. Engaging in appropriate original research / scholarly activity in a professional and collegiate
manner including supervision of student research.
Generic:
In addition to general duties as indicated above, it is expected that all staff take on a Faculty role (e.g.
year tutor / outreach activities/link tutor etc.). The main aspects of the post relate to teaching,
contributions to development of course materials / curricula, academic administration and student
support and welfare.
Managing Self
Be able to time manage self in order to achieve maximal output in both teaching and research.
Core Requirements
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Adhere to and promote the University’s Equality and Diversity policies
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Support and promote the University’s Sustainability policies, including the Carbon
Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource efficient way, recognising the shared
responsibility of minimising the university's negative environmental impacts wherever possible
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Excellent performance as measured by student feedback.
Excellent results and progression on courses that are your responsibility as measured by statistics
from courses data.
Enthusiasm for creating and sharing good practice.
Strong focus on team-work and flexibility in approach to teaching and research.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (Internal & External):
To be able to contribute to the innovative teaching practices within the department you will need to be
an enthusiastic and proactive individual who can work with both students and colleagues in the
department.
You will also need to foster good relationships with colleagues across the Faculty and provide
innovative and new ideas to develop the programme and develop new programmes that are
attractive to high quality students.
You will need to be able to establish contacts with the learned societies and professional bodies
relevant to your discipline (e.g. Royal Society of Biology).
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Experience
 Some prior experience in teaching in HE and
in development of courses and teaching
materials relating to discipline.
 Working within a laboratory environment.
 Problem solving.
 Research/scholarly activity.
 Development of e-learning materials.
Skills
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Ability to teach, principally at undergraduate
level, but also at postgraduate level.
Ability to lead groups in a laboratory setting
and on field visits.
Communication and presentational skills.
Negotiation and team working skills.
Highly motivated
Organisational skills
Able to manage competing priorities
IT skills
Qualifications
 PhD qualification in Biological Sciences area
Personal Qualities
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Enthusiastic and proactive attitude to working
with colleagues.
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A strong team-focused and flexible approach
to working.
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Student centred approach.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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An enthusiasm for sharing good practice.
Other
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Ability to provide academic and pastoral
support.
Signature(s)
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Desirable
Experience
 Ability to take up responsibilities as a course
leader
Skills
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Preparation of manuscripts for publication in
peer reviewed journals.
Excellent knowledge of statistical analysis
Qualifications
 Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert,
membership of Higher Education Academy)
relevant to Higher Education