Job Description

Lecturer in Zoology


Advert for Zoology lecturer TSR3






Job Title



Zoology



School



Natural Sciences



HR Ref No.



Role Code



Grade



TSR3 1.0 FTE



Base location



Exton Park



Reports to



Head of School; Deputy Head of School; Course leader



Direct reports



Head of School



Date created



12th December 2025



Job purpose

To provide a supportive learning environment for students to develop graduate level and subject specific skills. To support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. To develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives. To contribute to postgraduate taught courses and participate in research and research supervision.


The School of Natural Sciences sits within the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise, and brings together excellence in biological, chemical, and physical sciences. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated zoologist to join our team delivering excellence across a range of related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The School of Natural Sciences has ten undergraduate and five postgraduate courses, including MRes in Natural Sciences. Courses taught can be viewed under the Natural Sciences School page on the Universities website.



We are looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge and experience in zoology with a particular interest in those with a consultancy, marine or freshwater biology or ornithological background. Experience in industry or links with external organisations would be advantageous, as would an ability to work with GIS and R. The successful applicant should be willing and able to offer both undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects that inspire students and give them authentic opportunities for conducting meaningful research. We pride ourselves in the provision of high-quality teaching and welcome candidates with an up to date understanding of engaging and effective teaching and learning methods. Opportunities will be available to develop research interests either independently or as part of an expanding group of specialists in the School.



The successful candidate will be joining an active, teaching focused School that also has a vibrant and active research area. Recent research grants have been awarded to colleagues from both internal and external funding streams, for example 499,000 was recently awarded from the Leverhulme Trust for colleagues investigating novel assays and smart nano-electronics for monitoring bats. In addition, the School includes animal behaviourists, molecular biologists, entomologists, marine biologists, veterinary scientists, forensic biologists, chemical engineers, surface scientists and specialists in drug discovery, offering many opportunities for collaboration. Candidates should hold a higher degree and have teaching and training experience both in class and in the field.



The School sits on the main Chester University campus and has access to numerous teaching laboratories, preparation rooms and research laboratories, as well as high-specification seminar and lecture theatre spaces. The Chester campus is close to the centre of the city with excellent facilities for students and staff. We have close links with Chester Zoo, The Welsh Mountain Zoo, Reaseheath College and Knowsley Safari Park enabling active research and outreach that enhances our student experience.



The taught courses of interest to the candidate are delivered within the School of Natural Sciences and the person appointed will report to the Head of School of Natural Sciences. In addition, the post holder will be expected to undertake a postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at the University, unless they already hold an equivalent teaching qualification or are a Fellow of Higher Education Authority (FHEA). Applications from candidates wishing to work on a part-time basis will be considered.

Department/Division

Natural Sciences

Location

Exton Park

Salary

39,906 to 43,482 per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Monday 12 January 2026

Reference

2306-25