Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences

About The Job

Location: Waterside Campus

The University of Northampton is seeking an inspirational Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science. You will join an active and collegiate team, with a great culture of student-focused teaching and high impact research.

The successful applicant will teach, as part of the Environmental Science and Geography team, on specialist modules within our Environmental Science and Biological Sciences degrees and have some input into modules taken by Geographers. The successful applicant will have expertise in and experience of conservation biology and field ecology or habitat management.

Familiarity with RStudio for teaching of undergraduate statistical analysis is essential as this is integral to a second-year research methods module you would be helping deliver, and experience of dissertation supervision and spatial ecology. The ability to contribute to other modules across our programmes would be advantageous as would knowledge and application of field skills such as, but not exclusively, identification and habitat surveys.

Experience of managing modules would be useful, while management of a programme would be essential for senior lecturer post. In addition, experience of being a personal academic tutor would be helpful.

As an academic, you will also be expected to contribute to the research and scholarly output of the subject area and work collegiately with other researchers within the faculty and wider University. Research and scholarship are supported through our research centres, mentor scheme, and twenty-five days scholarly leave allowance.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Doctorate in relevant subject, within 12 months of completion
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable

• Master’s degree in relevant subject
• Relevant professional qualification

Faculty

You will join an active and collegiate team, based in the Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology, with a great culture of student-focused teaching and high impact research.

The team are committed to delivering super supportive programmes. Fieldwork is considered an important part of our provision.

About Us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON

Closing Date: 05/05/2025

Interview Date: 16/05/2025

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