About the role
We are looking for a talented Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation to join our team, particularly to support our exciting new BSc in Wildlife Conservation. The successful applicant will contribute expertise in ecology and conservation teaching plus related core Biology topics to undergraduate Biology programmes. The role includes teaching, assessment, planning and development of new modules, providing study support and dissertation supervision for students, as well as pastoral tutorial support when required.
About you (requirements)
You will have an ecology/conservation/biology/zoology or related first degree and a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area along with some recent experience of teaching within Higher Education. In addition to expertise in ecology and conservation you will have knowledge and expertise that could be applied to core areas of Biology across all undergraduate levels. You will also have experience of and/or an ability to contribute to research methods (including statistical analysis) teaching and evidence of relevant research or professional experience. You may also have professional or industrial experience in your field.
You should be willing and able to teach in the field (including on international residential field courses), in the laboratory, in the classroom and online. You will be expected to contribute to additional activities such as involvement with open days and public events, building appropriate links with external organisations and the community and you will be involved in assessment moderation and other quality assurance processes. You will enjoy full access to staff development opportunities offered by the University.
About us
Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.
Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.
This role is based in Biology, a popular subject area within the School of Science and benefits from collaboration with various other subjects including Psychology, Geography and Environmental Humanities. It is an ambitious, dynamic and diverse environment in which to develop your career. We have a supportive and collegiate ethos.
You can see some images from our Conservation Biology teaching on the bathspawild Instagram page.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Ralph Thompson (Programme Leader for Wildlife Conservation) on r.thompson@bathspa.ac.uk or Samantha Lane (Subject Leader for Biology) on s.lane@bathspa.ac.uk.
Interview Date: week commencing 5th July 2021.
How to apply
Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.
We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff:
Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.