Senior Lecturer in Biology and Living Systems

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a Senior Lecturer to deliver inspiring and engaging teaching on the MA in Biodesign programme. 

As a Senior Lecturer in Biology and Living Systems, you will work closely with the Course Leader and Grow Lab technical team to deliver a curriculum centered around bio design, biology principles, lab protocols, bio-ethics and ecological design.

You will deliver engaging lectures covering biology theory, principles and bio-ethics, whilst also delivering hands-on workshops on data collection and analysis, microscopy and lab-based documentation processes. This will also involve teaching workshops with a range of living organisms such as bacteria, slime mould, algae, mycelium and plant tissue culture (suitable for a Biological Safety Level 1 Laboratory).

About you

You will possess a higher degree in Biology (Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology or related studies) or in a similar Biodesign field. Significant experience in teaching Biodesign education and experience in lab and Biofabrication processes will also be essential.

You will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, along with evidence of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of relevant activities and is aligned to the goals of the Programme, College and University.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 7th March 2025, 23:55.

If you have any queries about this role, or wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of the role, please do feel free to contact Nancy Diniz, at n.diniz@csm.arts.ac.uk

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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