Lecturer in Ecology & Evolution - Teaching & Field Biology

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday package

Pension schemes

Health initiatives

Flexible working

Job summary

Newcastle University invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution. The post focuses on delivering high-quality teaching across Biology and Zoology programmes, with opportunities for research.

The successful candidate will contribute to modules such as Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation, Evolution and Behaviour, and supervise dissertations. This teaching-focused role also offers potential for research development.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in ecology and evolution.
• Fellowship of HEA or equivalent teaching qualification or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to teach practical field and laboratory techniques in ecology, evolution and behaviour.
• Experience of developing innovative teaching practices at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Mentoring, academic guidance and pastoral support to students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in biological/zoology sciences as directed by the Head of School.
• Contribute to the delivery of residential field courses and lab-based teaching.
• Act collegiately, contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Participate in management and administration of relevant modules and develop new initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to students.

Skills

Ecology

Evolution

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research mentoring

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

HEA Fellowship or teaching qualification

Job description

Newcastle University invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution. The post focuses on delivering high-quality teaching across Biology and Zoology programmes, with opportunities for research.

The successful candidate will contribute to modules such as Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation, Evolution and Behaviour, and supervise dissertations. This teaching-focused role also offers potential for research development.