Nats 289 24 R Lecturer In Biomedical Science Job In Canterbury

Job Description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 23 June 2024(unless otherwise stated)

Reference: NATS-289-24-R

Are you an experienced Biosciences professional with the ability to contribute to research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels? Are you committed to excellence in teaching? If so, this exciting opportunity may be ideal.

The School of Biosciences at the University of Kent is looking to appoint an exceptional and committed individual with significant experience in the field of Biomedical Science. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching delivery of Biomedical Science and/or immunology, though the candidate will also have sufficient expertise in molecular and/or cellular biology that can be applied in other areas of teaching across our undergraduate courses. They will provide innovative and engaging teaching to students on programmes in Biology, Biomedical Science, and Biochemistry alongside, scholarship and/or professional practice in their area of specialism.

You will prepare and deliver lectures, practical classes, small-group teaching, undergraduate and taught postgraduate research project supervision and student support, and will have responsibility for setting and marking assessments and exams. The role will be particularly suitable for a scientist with postdoctoral research experience as well as teaching experience, who seeks to develop a stimulating career in university-level education and associated scholarship activity.

AsLecturer in Biomedical Scienceyou can expect to be involved in:

• Develop and deliver high quality teaching as a member of the Biosciences teaching team within a suite of well-established programmes of study
• Construct and supervise final year BSc and MSc student research projects.
• Teach in a variety of settings from small group sessions to large lectures and practical classes.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.

What will you bring to the role?

• A First degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• Possess sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge to deliver and excellent standard of classroom and practical teaching in molecular and cellular and animal biology at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Ability to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
• retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number NATS-289-24-R.

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Lecturer in Biomedical Science

School of Biosciences

Location: Canterbury Salary: £36,386 to £50,300per annum Grade: Grade 7 Academic to Grade 8 PostType: Full Time ContractType: Permanent ReleaseDate: Friday 31 May 2024 ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 23 June 2024(unless otherwise stated) Reference: NATS-289-24-R

Are you an experienced Biosciences professional with the ability to contribute to research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels? Are you committed to excellence in teaching? If so, this exciting opportunity may be ideal.

The School of Biosciences at the University of Kent is looking to appoint an exceptional and committed individual with significant experience in the field of Biomedical Science. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching delivery of Biomedical Science and/or immunology, though the candidate will also have sufficient expertise in molecular and/or cellular biology that can be applied in other areas of teaching across our undergraduate courses. They will provide innovative and engaging teaching to students on programmes in Biology, Biomedical Science, and Biochemistry alongside, scholarship and/or professional practice in their area of specialism.

You will prepare and deliver lectures, practical classes, small-group teaching, undergraduate and taught postgraduate research project supervision and student support, and will have responsibility for setting and marking assessments and exams. The role will be particularly suitable for a scientist with postdoctoral research experience as well as teaching experience, who seeks to develop a stimulating career in university-level education and associated scholarship activity.

AsLecturer in Biomedical Scienceyou can expect to be involved in:

• Develop and deliver high quality teaching as a member of the Biosciences teaching team within a suite of well-established programmes of study
• Construct and supervise final year BSc and MSc student research projects.
• Teach in a variety of settings from small group sessions to large lectures and practical classes.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.

What will you bring to the role?

• A First degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• Possess sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge to deliver and excellent standard of classroom and practical teaching in molecular and cellular and animal biology at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Ability to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
• retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number NATS-289-24-R.

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area Furtherdetails: JobDescription AdditionalInformation Email details to a friend Apply Online

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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