Lecturer

We are looking for the equivalent of 1 FTE Lecturer(s) Teaching to cover a maternity leave for a duration of 10 months or the early return of the post-holder. This role is offered on a job share basis. 

About the role

We are looking for two or more colleagues who are interested in fractional contracts who can teach across a range of programmes at undergraduate and masters level. The areas of specialism include assessment, teaching and learning, schooling and society and science education. 

You will enjoy the teaching, curriculum and pedagogic development and unit leadership work and who would be keen to develop pedagogically innovative and intellectually engaging blended learning for undergraduate and master’s students. 

We are particularly interested in people who have experience in supporting and leading on curriculum development for Undergraduate programmes. 

Applicants should articulate what proportion of time they would be interested in working with us. We are keen to support new colleagues to develop progressive teaching careers in a collegiate context within our department.

Part of this role is to undertake science education teaching in the Department of Education (approximately .2FTE). The areas of specialism are teaching and learning in general, and science education (pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, learning theory). The role includes teaching and unit convenor. The teaching requires pedagogically innovative and intellectually engaging blended learning, with specific reference to interdisciplinary opportunities across STEM subjects and education. 

About you 

We are looking for strong teachers to contribute expertise to our programmes and for the opportunity to develop and grow their practice and who appreciate the value of face to face, distance learning and blended learning, and who can effectively contribute to teaching in these contexts.

About the Department 

The Department has an international reputation for teaching and research that develops theory, policy and practice in relation to education internationally (www.bath.ac.uk/education). 

We offer one undergraduate programme (Education with Psychology) as well as a range of postgraduate taught programmes (full-time MA TESOL, full-time MA International Education and Globalisation, full-time Master of Research and part-time MA Education). 

We also have thriving postgraduate research programmes (the MPhil, PhD and Doctor of Education (EdD)). Students and graduates of these programmes constitute a lively world-wide network of educational professionals working across all levels of the education sector and within other governmental and non-governmental organisations. 

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees & students.

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