Job Description

Maternity cover - Lecturer in Zoology


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Lecturer in Zoology (Maternity Cover - 12 months)

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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 as maternity cover delivering excellence across a range of related programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Courses taught can be viewed under the School of Natural Sciences page on the Universities website.

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We are looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge and experience in zoology with a particular interest in those with an entomology, public health and disease surveillance, and One Health principles. Experience in industry or links with external organisations would be advantageous. 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.

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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.

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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 Cholmondeley Estate enabling active research and outreach that enhances our student experience. The taught programmes of interest to the candidate are delivered within Biological 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

39,355 to 42,882 per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - 12 Months

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Monday 14 July 2025

Reference

0217-25-R