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Teaching Fellow in Science Communication (Part Time)
Job number
PRO01274
Faculties
Provost’s Team
Departments
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication
Salary or Salary range
£54,063 - £61,208 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Variable hours - Open ended
Posting End Date
7 Jul 2025
About the role
The Science Communication Unit sits within the Centre for Languages Culture and Communication (CLCC) at Imperial and runs one of the world’s most established science communication masters programmes. We are looking for a sessional lecturer to teach an academic option module ‘Science Communication and Global Justice’.
Imperial is committed to providing an educational experience that empowers graduates to be leaders in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society. The CLCC provides breadth to the study of science, engineering and medicine with a range of humanities-focused courses and modules, including Imperial Horizons, the Science Communication Unit, which offers two Masters’ programmes, the Languages Unit, and the Adult Education programme.
What you would be doing
You will develop and deliver the module ‘Science Communication and Global Justice’ in the spring term over five 90-minute sessions. You will be responsible for preparing course readings, setting and marking essay coursework, and providing detailed written feedback to students. You will also run additional support tutorial sessions as agreed by your line manager.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an individual with proven expertise in relating the social contexts of science to current debates about global justice. You will have experience of teaching and research in this area and/or practical experience of science communication projects in the Majority World/Global South. To be successful in this post, you will be able to work flexibly as part of a team in an open-minded and cooperative manner, with strong communication and organisational skills. The position will suit an individual with a good understanding of the needs of science graduates who are pivoting to careers in science communication.
What we can offer you
You will be joining a well-integrated team of science communication researchers and practitioners assembled in one of the world’s best universities and you will be teaching a cohort of highly engaged and able students.
As well as the extensive staff development programme offered by the University, Science Communication Unit staff, their family and friends can also make use of a generous fee discount for our department’s adult education courses.
Further information
- Salary: £1,081.26 - £1,224.16 (hourly paid equivalent to 0.02 FTE of £54,063 - £61,208)
- This is a variable hours open ended post based on 7.5 contact teaching hours over 5 weeks with preparation and marking time.
- Teaching normally takes place in the Spring Term, on a Monday or Tuesday.
- This role requires the post-holder’s attendance on campus.
- It is expected that the successful candidate will carry out a range of duties including on non-teaching days and in the university vacation period.
- The hourly rate includes a component to cover course preparation and administration, and as part of this attendance at occasional staff meetings will be required.
Further information about the Science Communication Unit can be found by visiting https://www.imperial.ac.uk/science-communication-unit/
If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Dr Felicity Mellor, Director of the Science Communication Unit on f.mellor@imperial.ac.uk.
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