Applied Bioscience & Biotechnology Lecturer

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribu​t

30 days annual leave plus Bank Hols

Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 days

Life Assurance 4x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme - Discounts

Job summary

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) is recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching) in Biotechnology and Applied Bioscience to undertake teaching and course co-ordination across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs.

Based in the School of Science, you will work with colleagues to embed research, enterprise and professional context into modules, ensuring an effective learning experience.

Qualifications

• Master's in an appropriate bioscience discipline (biotechnology, applied bioscience, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry or related field), OR equivalent professional standing demonstrated through substantial industry experience at a senior technical or managerial level.
• Candidates applying from an industry background must also hold a good Honours degree in a relevant subject together with an appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one if not already held
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Teach on modules and courses at HE levels 4-7 in relevant academic subject areas including curation, adaptation and creation of module teaching materials, delivering a variety of types of students learning sessions and supporting students as appropriate through informal and formal communication throughout teaching semesters.
• Module Management & Coordination: Leading the operational delivery and continuous improvement of your modules, whilst coordinating contributing academic colleagues.
• Active Curriculum & VLE Design: Designing applied, hands-on learning experiences rooted in interactive, challenge-based teaching that bridges fundamental biology with practical biotechnology.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance: Overseeing the creation, internal moderation, and marking of authentic, real-world assessments that reflect industry practice, ensuring strict compliance with university quality standards.
• Student Success & Session Facilitation: Leading interactive classroom sessions and practical lab work, whilst monitoring student performance data to deploy proactive academic interventions and provide dedicated support to a diverse, global student body.

Education

Master's in bioscience or related field

Industry senior level experience

Teaching qualification considered or willingness to obtain

Job description

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) is recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching) in Biotechnology and Applied Bioscience to undertake teaching and course co-ordination across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs.

Based in the School of Science, you will work with colleagues to embed research, enterprise and professional context into modules, ensuring an effective learning experience.