Lecturer in Applied Conservation Biology - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom - Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
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Description
Faculty/Department

  • Department of Life Sciences
  • Salary

- £39,592 - £54,39
  • Contract Type
  • Permanent
  • Fulltime / Parttime
  • Full-Time
  • Weekly Hours
  • 100 FTE
  • Employment Visa
  • Sponsorable
  • Posted Date
  • 05/09/202 Closing Date
  • 19/09/202 Ref No
  • 5216
The Role
What you'll do
Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
How to apply


Benefits:

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The Role

Appointments are normally made within - 8 weeks of the closing date.

The Department and University


Staff in DLS conduct basic, strategic and applied research across the full span of the modern life sciences, from subcellular biochemistry to the impact of environmental change on organisms, populations and ecosystems.

What you'll do

Successful applicants would be expected to deliver the following principal duties:

  • Engage in internationally excellent research in accordance with the strategic research plan of the University and Department
  • Contribute to the departmental research profile through the publication of research outputs in high quality, international peerreviewed journals.
  • Contribute to future Departmental REF submissions through publications and Impact Case Studies.
  • Undertake marking, assessment and examination work and provide timely feedback to students.
  • Participate in, and contribute to, the planning, design, development and review of module and course content.
  • Identify areas for module and course revision, improvement or innovation in order to meet student and/or employer expectations.
  • Act as a personal tutor to students, providing academic support and pastoral care, ensuring that appropriate internal or external specialist support is sought where appropriate.
  • Contribute to internal and external quality management processes, including the accreditation of courses where relevant.
  • Prepare, organise and assist with field trips, including residential visits, and student placements as appropriate.
  • Provide effective guidance, mentorship and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students.
  • Contribute to the effective running of the Department, including attending and contributing to group meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify and respond to students' needs, participating in and contributing to decisions on academic matters.
  • Contribute effectively to the organisation and running of Departmental events, including (but not limited to) open days, visit days, and graduation ceremonies.
  • Work effectively with colleagues within and beyond the Department, including attending team meetings as required, and work cooperatively with Professional Services and technical team colleagues. '
  • Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
  • Be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, demonstrating an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
  • Be committed to your own development through engagement with the University's Effective Contribution Scheme (ECS) and Continuous Personal Development (CPD) opportunities.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required


Essential

  • A PhD in a biological discipline that is relevant to applied conservation biology.
  • Proven ability to publish in leading scientific journals.
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, contemporary approaches to student learning.
  • Teaching and research expertise that complements and enhances that of the current members of the Department.
  • Demonstration of engagement with relevant CPD and a willingness to work towards a formal teaching qualification if not already held (e.g. PGCTHE).
  • An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

  • An ability to teach GIS techniques in the context of ecology and / or agriculture.
  • Evidence of success in winning competitively awarded external grant funding.
  • Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the HEA (FHEA or SFHEA) and / or a formal teaching (e.g. PGCE) or higher education qualification (e.g. PGCTHE).
  • Full valid UK driving licence, or equivalent right to drive in the UK, to be able to access remote sites not serviced by public transport.
  • Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A2, or evidence to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning Welsh to this level.
  • More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:
How to apply


Benefits:


  • Flexible working policy
hour week for full-time roles

  • Generous leave entitlements 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
  • Commitment to Professional Development
  • Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
  • Staff recognition and reward schemes
  • Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
  • Staff relo
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