Teaching Associate in Biosciences

Overview

The School of Biological Sciences is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Associate for a period of 12 months to provide support for Biosciences Teaching activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of tutorials to undergraduate students in years 1-3 and any marking associated with this activity. In addition, the post will involve the supervision of practical classes to year 1 and year 2 students. Practical classes will be delivered with the support and guidance of an established member of staff and the unit-co-ordinator. These sessions will also be supported by postgraduate demonstrators. It is envisaged that the post holder will provide support for marking student work as and when required.

Responsibilities

Delivery of tutorials to undergraduate students in years 1-3 and marking as required.

Supervision of practical classes for year 1 and year 2 students, delivered with support from staff, the unit-coordinator, and postgraduate demonstrators.

Support for marking student work as required.

Qualifications

Relevant PhD in a Biomedical Sciences related subject area.

Evidence of clear interest in and experience of teaching, with skills and commitment to developing the quality of the student experience.

What you will get in return

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Equality and inclusionThe School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit.

For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

EnquiriesEnquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Nicky HighEmail: nicky.high@manchester.ac.uk

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