Lecturer in Science Communication at Queen Mary University of London
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a Lecturer to design and deliver excellent education for students in the field of professional skills/ learning & development. These roles will predominately focus on students enrolled on our Science and Engineering Foundation Programmes.
Our Science and Engineering Degrees with Foundation Year are integrated four-year programmes of study. Successful completion of the foundation year enables students to continue (without further UCAS application) onto study for a BEng Honours degree in a branch of engineering or a BSc Honours degree in a branch of science or mathematics. The International Science and Engineering Foundation programme is a standalone one-year programme for overseas students which leads to a Level 3 qualification known as the Foundation Certificate or FdCert.
About You
A collegial and inclusive educator, you will see this as an opportunity to transfer your existing high-quality, innovative style in teaching and scholarship into a new environment in the areas of science and communication skills.
This role focuses on student education. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about ensuring that the education we provide results in successful progression.
You should be working towards or having completed a PhD in Humanities or Science, and / or relevant professional qualification and / or equivalent professional experience in fields aligned to professional skills / learning and development and be able to communicate new and complex information effectively to students, engaging their interest and enthusiasm. You are expected to understand student support needs and be able to provide guidance as necessary, signposting to specialist services where appropriate.
About the School
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences consists of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Chemistry. It is one of five schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The School is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to over 530 undergraduate students, 70 postgraduate taught students, and 130 teaching and research staff. Our research is highly collaborative, working with colleagues across all three faculties and supported by partnerships with industry, NHS and other stakeholders.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
