We wish to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Biology within the School of Biology for 18 months in the first instance.  

This appointment is an opportunity for a person interested in teaching Biology at tertiary level to be employed to make a major input to our teaching programmes, both in teaching and in the development and co-ordination of the programmes.  

Associate Lecturers have an increasingly important role within the University, and there is a developed career structure. The post holder will be expected to contribute significantly to a range of teaching within the School, including lecture-based modules and small-group teaching from first year to masters level. The successful candidate also will support the Director of Teaching and module organisers with the organisation of the School’s lab demonstrators as well as supporting students within the laboratory practicals.  

Candidates should hold a PhD in Biology or a closely allied discipline and have proven abilities in teaching life sciences, particularly in teaching life science practicals. The candidate must also have successful experience of developing teaching materials, designing teaching programmes and must be able to demonstrate commitment to teaching, promoting knowledge exchange and development of the student learning experience. You will be comfortable leading a team and functioning as a team member and will be able to demonstrate experience of engaging confidently with students.  

Informal enquiries can be directed to School's Acting Director of Teaching Dr. Jacqueline Nairn, email biodot@st-andrews.ac.uk.  

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Academic posts at the University.  

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall).  More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.    

Closing Date: 3 March 2021                                                                           

Please quote ref: AO1651RNB 

Further Particulars: AO1651RNB FPs.doc


School of Biology
Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term: 18 Months