Posted 11/09/2024
£37,099 - £44,263 per annum
Applications are invited for a temporary, 12 months maternity cover, Lectureship in Ornithology in the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. The successful candidate will be a motivated Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) who will contribute to ornithology teaching at undergraduate level. The successful candidate will join an active and enthusiastic group of ornithologists, and a dynamic T&S team passionate about quality teaching and pastoral support.
Applicants should have a PhD (or near to completion) in an ornithology-related area and have an enthusiasm for teaching and enhancing the student experience. We particularly welcome candidates working in the areas of physiology, locomotion, ecology, and biodiversity. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake teaching in classroom, laboratory and field settings.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence in January 2025 and the post is available for 12 months as maternity cover.
Purpose of the Job
This temporary Lecturer in Ornithology (Teaching and Scholarship) role will cover a member of staff who will be on maternity leave. The modules the candidate will be expected to cover are Introduction to Ornithology and Advances in Ornithology. Advances in Ornithology can provide the successful candidate with the scope to introduce their own interests and expertise. We are looking for someone who can get up to speed quickly and contribute enthusiastically and flexibly to undergraduate teaching.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
Management and Administration
Founded in 1884, Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with us and our teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools.
Established in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience.
Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 10,000 students currently study at the University, with teaching staff based within fourteen Academic Schools.
Bangor,
Gwynedd,
LL57 2DG