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Associate Lecturer – Molecular Biology
Salary: £32,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time – Fixed Term 2 Years
Reports to: Senior Lecturer
Role Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join our team as an Associate Molecular Biology Lecturer. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering a comprehensive molecular biology course that offers hands-on experiences with various techniques and methodologies.
As an Associate Molecular Biology Lecturer, you will have the opportunity to impart your expertise, foster a deep understanding of molecular biology, and mentor the next generation of scientists. If you are passionate about molecular biology and have a desire to educate and inspire students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.
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Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching

  • Provide teaching as required using a variety of pedagogical. techniques such as small group teaching, practical work, student- centered learning, building on prior learning, skills and experience, individual activity, assessment for learning and questioning.
  • Ensure students are provided with the appropriate equipment to undertake training and complete any required assessments
  • Supervise PhD students

2. Assessment

  • Complete assessments of students in line with company policies and the relevant qualification body guidelines.
  • Create and update written course materials and assessments, so they are fit for purpose and where necessary, conform to the regulations of awarding bodies.
  • Contribute to formative and summative feedback and tasks related to student’s work

3. Curriculum development and Quality assurance

  • Work with colleagues to ensure content of training courses are up-to-date and relevant.

  • Engage with feedback on teaching to enhance quality and learner experience

  • Adopt reflective pedagogical practices and share learnt experiences with the team to improve delivery and assessment

  • Attend standardization and moderation meetings as and when required

  • Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the quality of course materials including assessments

  • Ensure that course equipment has been tested and any problems addressed so that courses are fit for purpose

4. Administration and pastoral duties

  • Provide pastoral support and references to students during and after courses.
  • Contribute to student admissions processes including interviews and selection panels.
  • Update website information and back-end content, course dates etc. as well as maintaining required spreadsheets to assist the team in the smooth running of training programs.
  • Answer student/client questions and in relation to specific enquiries including corporate booking and bespoke packages.

5. Health & Safety

  • Create and review all related risk assessments and make amendments in line with the relevant guidance.
  • Have overall responsibility for laboratory health and safety within the department.
  • Ensure technicians, students and lecturing staff understand and follow laboratory health and safety.
  • Ensure all team members complete the relevant health and safety assessments

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Knowledge

Essential
  • PhD in a relevant biological science
  • Understanding and ability to undertake research
Desirable
  • PGCE or equivalent

Experience

Essential
  • 2+ years of experience in Molecular Biology
Desirable
  • Experienced in lecturing/teaching

Skills & Behaviours

Essential
  • Strong communication skills with proven ability to use them to convey complex information to students and colleagues
  • Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to coordinate a team, ensuring appropriate cover is provided
  • Ability to take initiative and work without supervision
  • Confidence in making decisions within area of expertise
  • Able to work efficiently and co-operatively as part of a team
  • Ability to review documentation and make amendments appropriately within set guidelines
  • Strong negotiation skills, with ability to reach agreements
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure, and adapt readily to changing circumstance

Circumstances

Essential
  • The post requires a flexible approach and willingness to carry out working hours across set teaching schedules. which will include weekends and bank holidays

Company Benefits

35 days Holiday per annum pro rata
Employee Assistance Programme
Benefits Available after 1 years’ Service.
House Loan Scheme –   down payment on new home
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package
Enhanced Sickness and Absence Pay
Enhanced holiday package after 5 years and 10 years’ service

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If you are interested in this job position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@biograd.co.uk
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