This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you'll become part of a thriving community of talent that's united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.The School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences offers several undergraduate and postgraduate Bioscience related degrees including BSc (Hons) Biology, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences and BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, and an expanding suite of postgraduate provision. The School offers a friendly and supportive learning environment with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.About the role:
We are seeking to appoint Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biology to provide parental leave cover for a fixed period of 12 months. You will contribute to, and lead in the areas of course delivery, management and development of the Biology and related bioscience programmes in the School. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team and make a contribution to teaching and scholarly activities.About you:
The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator with considerable experience of teaching in higher education and a successful track record of academic leadership in Biology. They will have a breadth of knowledge across several areas of biology (not related to biomedical science) and, it would be desirable to have experience at leading residential field trips and organising practical exercises in Environmental and Field Biology and be experienced in delivering different teaching and assessment methods within Biology. The successful candidate will possess an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biology or Biosciences and a relevant postgraduate qualification. For those applying as Senior Lecturer they will have a PhD in a relevant subject and be a Fellow (or Senior Fellow) of the Higher Education Academy. A motivated and enthusiastic individual, the successful candidate will be an active networker, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire.
Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we're here to help you achieve great things.Where opportunity creates success.
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