Chemistry Lecturer — Higher Education, Newcastle (Zero-Hours)

QA Higher Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

QA Higher Education in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Chemistry Lecturer for a zero-hours role at Northumbria University. You will deliver engaging lectures, plan modules in Chemistry and related applied science, assess work and support a diverse student community.

The post requires strong subject knowledge, ability to teach face-to-face classes, and proficiency with virtual learning platforms. You will contribute to curriculum development and work with academic colleagues to ensure high

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and Master’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience, in Chemistry or a closely related subject.
• Experience teaching Chemistry within further or higher education.
• Experience delivering face-to-face teaching to classes of varying sizes.
• Experience assessing student work using a range of methods.
• Strong subject knowledge relevant to the modules being delivered.
• Ability to plan and organise engaging teaching sessions.
• Confidence using a Virtual Learning Environment to upload materials and communicate with students.
• Understanding of academic assessment and quality-assurance requirements.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced Disclosure check before your formal start date is confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver Chemistry and related applied science modules.
• Support students’ learning across relevant programmes and subject areas.
• Mark and assess student work against agreed academic standards and deadlines.
• Work with internal moderators to ensure marking is appropriately moderated.
• Provide guidance, academic support and tutorship to student groups and individuals.
• Develop new course content and update existing teaching and learning materials.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum, learning and teaching approaches.
• Support partnership and internal quality-assurance processes.
• Use the Virtual Learning Environment to share materials and communicate with students.
• Complete associated academic administration accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain your continuing professional development and subject knowledge.
• Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and wider cross-functional teams.

Skills

Chemistry teaching

Assessment methods

Digital learning platforms

Student support

Education

Chemistry degree + masters

Tools

VLE usage

Job description

QA Higher Education in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Chemistry Lecturer for a zero-hours role at Northumbria University. You will deliver engaging lectures, plan modules in Chemistry and related applied science, assess work and support a diverse student community.

The post requires strong subject knowledge, ability to teach face-to-face classes, and proficiency with virtual learning platforms. You will contribute to curriculum development and work with academic colleagues to ensure high