Job Description

Job number

NAT01955

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Life Sciences

Salary or Salary range

54,063 - 75,365 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

29 May 2025

About the role

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The Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London seeks an enthusiastic individual with appropriate academic and educational experience to support a variety of teaching activities on our undergraduate teaching programmes. Join us and contribute to the University's Educational Mission.



We're looking for candidates who can contribute to one or more of the following academic areas:



Biological chemistry and metabolism, including structural biology.

Cell biology and molecular biology.

The design and running of team-based research projects for final year students.

What you would be doing

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Holding a departmental position in teaching (e.g. module/course/year organiser), you will develop and deliver teaching, including lectures, workshops and academic tutorials. You'll design, organise and run laboratory classes, and will supervise undergraduate student projects, setting and assessing work using appropriate methods and criteria.



You will contribute to educational research, evaluation and critical enquiry activities, including the process of securing internal or external funding for teaching initiatives or scholarship, and engaging in scholarly activities related to the subject area you work in and higher education practice.



You will have potential for, and willingness to work towards, appropriate professional recognition and accreditation e.g. Fellow or Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and will be a reflective, responsive practitioner committed to personal and professional development.

What we are looking for

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A degree (or equivalent) and a PhD (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences or related discipline; To have, (Senior Teaching Fellow level) or be working towards (Teaching Fellow level), an appropriate teaching qualification in Higher Education, and/or have an equivalent level of experience in a formal teaching environment; Experience in teaching and assessing biochemistry, molecular biology or related areas in a University environment, along with the associated administrative and management support work; Understanding of relevant educational theory and good practice relating to student learning, teaching, assessment and course design in a relevant discipline in Higher Education; Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, with the ability to work under pressure; Familiarity with a variety of student-centred strategies to promote and assess teaching, and to provide constructive feedback; Interest and understanding in teaching and learning innovation such as technology-enhanced learning, active learning, collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to research-led teaching.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation. Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs. Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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Teaching Fellow salary range: 54,063 - 61,208 per annum Senior Teaching Fellow salary range: 63,797- 75,365 per annum

The Department of Life Sciences has an international reputation for its teaching and research. We employ over 80 academic staff, have ~150 PhD students, ~300 Masters Students and over 1000 Undergraduate students across two-degree streams in Biological Sciences and Biochemistry/ Biotechnology. The Department is located on two campuses at South Kensington and Silwood Park, with the majority of undergraduate teaching taking place in South Kensington.



The Department's research and teaching activities are funded by a wide variety of research councils, charities, and industries bodies, with the value of current external research grants totalling more than 100 million.



The Department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award and strives to provide a working environment where all our staff feel fully supported to flourish and excel. We are committed to promoting the wide range of Family Friendly policies and associated initiatives offered by the University.



Further information about the Department of Life Sciences can be accessed via our website, and our DoLS Newsletters provide a useful insight into the activities and life in our department.



This is a full-time post, based at our South Kensington campus. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.



This is a full-time, open-ended post, based at our South Kensington Campus.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor Huw Williams, Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Life Sciences - h.d.williams@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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