Job Description

This is a full-time (1 FTE) position.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Developer to join our well-established team at Lancaster University.


The successful candidate will be responsible for learning development for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Science and Technology. The role involves collaborating with faculty staff in the teaching of academic skills, offering in-person and/or online workshops, drop-ins and one-to-one appointments. The postholder will also be expected to contribute to the creation of interactive online learning development resources as well as coordinating the Scientific Writing Centre.


We are looking for someone with a good first degree, experience of teaching academic skills in higher education and, ideally, a teaching qualification. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the writing challenges experienced by students and be able to respond flexibly to evolving student needs. They will have a strong track record of working in a collegiate and supportive way with colleagues and students from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds.


We will provide an inclusive, supportive and safe environment where everyone belongs and can contribute to our distinctiveness. We welcome applications from people in diverse groups, particularly encouraging applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.


We are a Disability Confident employer and we work to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made for our colleagues to reduce barriers to inclusion at work.


We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. Consideration will be given to job share applications. We also provide a comprehensive set of staff benefits and development opportunities.


Please address any enquiries to Louise Innes, Head of Learning Development

( l.innes1@lancaster.ac.uk )