We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Biology to contribute to an excellent student experience by delivering teaching, assessment and administration associated with undergraduate Life Science programmes and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching practice at course and institutional level.

You will primarily contribute to the teaching and support of undergraduate students studying Biology/Life Sciences courses in academic Years 1 and 2, supporting student learning during the transition into higher education is a therefore an important component of this role. You will also contribute to the provision of summer schools, to outreach activities and to any additional duties deemed appropriate by the Life Sciences management team.

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is comprised of 8 Schools, with each School designed to enhance multidisciplinary approaches to tackle major national and global bioscience and biomedical challenges. There are 16 Life Sciences (BSc) degrees embracing the full breadth of modern life sciences research activity, taught across 6 Schools of the College.

Applications are invited from candidates who hold a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a relevant area of Life Sciences.

Job Purpose

The post holder will contribute to an excellent student experience by delivering teaching, assessment and administration associated with undergraduate Life Science programmes and to undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching practice at course and institutional level. You will primarily contribute to the teaching and support of undergraduate students studying Biology/Life Sciences courses in academic Years 1 and 2, supporting student learning during the transition into higher education is a therefore an important component of this role.

You will also contribute to the provision of summer schools, to outreach activities and to any additional duties deemed appropriate by the Life Sciences management team. This is a Post-doctoral role in Biology at MVLS College Services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Make significant contributions to the teaching, assessment and administration with a focus on year 1 and 2 undergraduate biology courses and summer schools. This will involve student support sessions and laboratory leadership/delivery with the aim of promoting effective student learning and engagement.

2. Prepare, lead and supervise practical and tutorial classes advising students on the skills, methods and techniques they must acquire for each course, aligned to RSB accreditation requirements.

3. Develop effective teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives for students with a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

4. Contribute to the development and delivery of effective approaches to learning, teaching and assessment aligned to and informed by good pedagogic practice.

5. Participate in the effective delivery of assessment processes, using a variety of methods and techniques, and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.

6. Make effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.

7. Be an Advisor of Studies and support the pastoral care for students and provide guidance on the choice of courses and degree programmes.

8. Engage in continuous professional development as appropriate for the role.

9. Be involved with recruitment and orientation events as required.

10. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.

11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Associate Dean, Life Sciences Portfolio.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1.  Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience.

A2.  Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding of a specific discipline within the Life Sciences with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning.

Desirable

B1.  Knowledge of education-related quality assurance practices.

B2.  Understanding of key aspects of good pedagogic practice.

Skills

Essential 

C1.  Evidence of effective organizational and administrative skills.

C2.  Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise documents (such as course information documents or for scientific writing purposes).

C3.  An ability to interact constructively and effectively with a range of colleagues and students.

C4.  An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

C5.  Self-motivation.

Desirable 

D1.  Evidence of a sympathetic approach in dealing with students’ problems, both academic and personal.

D2.  Experience of drafting, and/or editing course and/or laboratory documents to support student learning.

D3.  Skills for the development of effective resources and/or approaches to teaching and learning using a range of methods such as virtual learning environments.

Experience

Essential 

E1.  Demonstrable teaching experience in a relevant area of Life Sciences.

E2.  Proven ability to design, review or enhance learning, teaching and assessment and/or discipline-specific research programmes.

E3.  Experience in teaching undergraduate laboratory classes.

E4.  Experience in communicating complex or conceptual ideas.

Desirable

F1.  Contribution to the design, review and/or enhancement of course content or assessment.

F2.  Contribution to scholarly research in a higher education setting.

F3.  Experience in the provision of pastoral care to students.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.  Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Iain Johnstone, Iain.Johnstone@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 April 2025 at 23:45.