Lecturer (E&S)

Exeter; Exeter; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to pursue intellectual work

Supportive teaching teams

Exeter Academic initiative

Staff benefits including family leave

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a Lecturer in Marine Biology / Ecology (Education and Scholarship). This full-time, fixed-term role (9 months) starts 1 November 2026, with a salary from £44,352 to £49,798 on Grade F.

The post supports a new Postgraduate certificate in Conservation Biology and involves teaching and student supervision. Applicants should hold a PhD in Marine Biology (or near completion), with strong subject knowledge and HE teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and supporting learning in higher education.
• Curriculum development and quality management in HE.
• Ability to design assessment methods and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Use teaching, learning support and assessment methods; supervise student projects and field placements.
• Identify and revise modules to improve provision; contribute to design of objectives and material.
• Select assessment instruments, assess student work and provide feedback.
• Set, mark and assess work and examinations; provide feedback to students.
• Ensure module design aligns with university quality standards and regulations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Quality management and enhancement

Education

PhD in Marine Biology (or nearing completion)

Job description

About The Role

Lecturer in Marine Biology / Ecology (Education and Scholarship)

This full-time post is available from 1 November 2026 on a fixed term basis for a period of 9 months.

The starting salary will be from £44,352 to £49,798 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

The Role

Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy

The post of Lecturer in Marine Biology / Ecology will contribute to the teaching and learning material in the fields of Marine Biology and Ecology.

This post is externally funded and will support the development and delivery of a new Postgraduate certificate in Conservation Biology.

The post will include:

• Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods, supervise student projects and the academic elements of field trips, and, where appropriate placements.
• Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement and contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to the students.
• Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students.
• Ensure that module design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and Faculty.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD (or nearing completion) in Marine Biology or equivalent of the core knowledge relating to the academic area in order to teach and support learning on modules.
• Possess an in depth understanding of own specialism to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
• Have experience of teaching, curriculum development and quality management and enhancement in an HE environment.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.