Lecturer in Foundation Studies

The University of Manchester - Science and Engineering - FSE Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

Job reference: SAE-030407

Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: FSE Faculty Office - General

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date: 16/04/2026

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

The appointee will be an academic who will deliver Physics and Chemistry tutorials and ultimately lectures alongside current staff and provide expert academic advising for a growing cohort of students including widening participation (WP) students. The appointee will support students’ transition into undergraduate studies, offer guidance following exam results, and help students select appropriate courses for progression. Responsibilities also include developing diagnostic exercises in science subjects, undertaking traditional lecturing, and taking a lead role in workload sustainability. The role will also involve other aspects such as coordinating the ongoing transformation of Foundation Studies, contributing to curriculum review and new course development (including AI materials), and actively supporting diversity, inclusion, and international recruitment initiatives.

The role is an opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds and is a chance to make a difference to student outcomes at The University of Manchester.

Foundation Studies is a dynamic and continually evolving programme, therefore the range of duties and responsibilities set out below is indicative and not prescriptive, and you will be expected to show flexibility and adaptability in meeting developing needs.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.