Lecturer (Edu) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Science - x2 (1.0 FTE & 0.2 FTE)

Queens University; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Belfast is seeking two Lecturers in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Science for temporary positions. The successful candidates will be key in developing innovative educational approaches, designing courses, and supporting students in their learning journey. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant honours degree and a PhD, alongside significant teaching and industry experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of teaching, supervising, or mentoring undergraduate or postgraduate students.
• Experience of developing postgraduate courses.
• Experience working in or with the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to design course materials and assess taught courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative teaching in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Contribute to the design of new courses.
• Support students through engaging and research-informed education.
• Undertake essential administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Mentoring

Research publication

Education

Honours degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

PhD in Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery, or Biotechnology

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking 2 x Lecturers (Education) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Science (1.0 FTE and 0.2 FTE) to join our School on a temporary basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative teaching and assessment in pharmaceutical sciences, contributing to the design of new courses, and supporting students through engaging and research-informed education. The post also involves undertaking essential administrative duties aligned with the academic responsibilities of the role.

About the person

Essential Criteria:

Education and Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent (2:1 or higher) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
• PhD in Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery, or Biotechnology.

Experience

• Significant experience of teaching, supervising, or mentoring undergraduate or postgraduate students.
• Experience of developing postgraduate courses.
• Experience working in or with the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to design course materials and plan, deliver, and assess taught courses in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Sciences.
• Evidence of research publications in key journals related to the discipline.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.