University Teacher in Biosciences Maternity Cover
Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover from 1st September 2026 for 10 months or earlier return of post-holder.
Joining the Learning and Teaching Discipline Group in Biological Sciences based within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, the successful candidate will teach across the Biosciences programmes, primarily to Biological Sciences and Human Biology students. The candidate could be expected to teach across any of the modules that sit underneath the two programmes, albeit we envisage specific emphasis to teaching on modules related to genetics, anatomy & physiology, molecular biology:
- Biological Sciences BSc | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
- Human Biology BSc | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
The majority of the work will consist of on-site teaching duties, with the opportunity for some hybrid working to undertake content planning and marking.
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: A passionate biosciences educator who has experience teaching across different environments including lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratories and project supervision.
About You: To be successful we are looking for candidates with the following key experiences and skills.
- Excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students within academia.
- Passion for developing and improving taught content, both at a module and programme level.
- High level of communication skills.
- Evidence of using innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students’ learning experience.
- Have achieved, or be on a pathway to achieve, professional accreditation in teaching practice.
- Relevant subject specific knowledge within biosciences disciplines.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr. Andrew Capel, Senior Lecturer in Bioengineering and Regenerative Sciences via email to a.j.capel@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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