Panel Tutor Undergraduate Certificate Ecology and Conservation

The University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), based at Madingley Hall, offers a vibrant and diverse array of courses for personal enrichment and academic and professional development. Courses range from non-award-bearing courses, many of which are open-access, to innovative part-time Master of Studies (MSt) degrees. Around 300 ICE panel tutors, across a variety of academic disciplines, make a vital contribution to the quality of teaching, learning and student support. 

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals with expertise in ecology and conservation to join our expert panel of hourly-paid, part-time sessional tutors. The panel tutor will undertake a variety of allocated roles on the Undergraduate Certificate in Ecology and Conservation (2024-2025) such as: the delivery of online teaching; providing students with ongoing academic support; conducting marking and providing feedback on assessments; and participating in team meetings. Applications from individuals with experience in the concepts and ideas that underpin ecology and conservation at undergraduate level, experience of developing and teaching and learning resources, and experience in managing undergraduate level modules are particularly welcome. In addition, we are looking for one, or more, panel tutors to lead the individual units or provide academic oversight of the programme. 

Candidates will be educated to at least Master's level and will have experience of teaching in a higher education setting. ICE's Undergraduate Certificate in Ecology and Conservation can be viewed here: https://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/course/undergraduate-certificate-ecology-and-conservation

Preferably, applicants will have experience of teaching diverse cohorts of undergraduate students in an established university setting and have experience of marking and providing feedback for summative assessments. A recognised higher education teaching qualification, or fellowship of Advance HE would also be beneficial. A student-centred approach and an interest in supporting adult part-time students from a broad range of educational backgrounds is essential. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Emma English by emailing emma.english@ice.cam.ac.uk

In the first instance, please submit your professional CV (with names and details of two referees) and a supporting statement of no more than 400 words outlining your interest in this tutoring opportunity to: tutorrecruitment@ice.cam.ac.uk.

The final closing date for applications is: 20 September Conversations with candidates will take place after the closing date. 

Panel Tutors are not employees of the University but receive a Temporary Worker Agreement for their services from the Institute before their course begins, subject to the necessary Right to Work checks.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

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