Lecturer in Marine Conservation

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST); Cottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in Marine Biology. This role involves delivering lectures and practical classes, leading the MSc Marine Conservation program, and conducting relevant research. Candidates should possess a PhD in marine biology, teaching experience at undergraduate and master's level, and expertise in marine conservation. Join a vibrant team dedicated to impactful research and teaching. This position offers a diverse and inclusive work environment in Cottingham, England.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching effectively at undergraduate and masters level.
• Experience in module leadership.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and masters dissertations.

Responsibilities

• Support marine science teaching through delivery of lectures and practical classes.
• Be Programme Director for the MSc Marine Conservation.
• Conduct research in marine conservation relevant to the School research themes.

Skills

Communication skills

Expertise in marine conservation

Education

PhD in marine biology or a relevant related discipline

FHEA within 2 years

Job description

Salary £48,822.00

Job Overview

At University of Hull we value diversity, fostering creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality, fairness and inclusion, and to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Background and Context

The School of Environmental and Life Sciences opened 1 August 2025 and consists of 40 academic staff across Geography & Environment, Marine Science and Biological Sciences. It delivers 8 undergraduate courses, 3 taught masters and numerous postgraduate research programmes. The Marine Biology team includes 8 staff and our research themes focus on oceanography, polar ecology, fisheries science, marine benthic ecology, intertidal ecology, conservation and habitat restoration, marine policy and social science, GIS and spatial data, microplastics, blue carbon and offshore wind.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Support marine science teaching through delivery of lectures and practical classes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Be Programme Director for the MSc Marine Conservation.
• Support student projects, particularly at MSc level.
• Coordinate and lead field trips across various modules associated with our marine undergraduate and MSc programmes.
• Conduct research in an area of marine conservation relevant to one or more of the School research themes. Secure funding to support this research.

More information about the MSc can be found at https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/marine-conserv…

Generic Job Description

The post duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the School.

Teaching

• Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures at undergraduate to postgraduate level (as appropriate).
• Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives.
• Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance.
• Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching.
• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study.
• Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems.

Research

• Identify and conduct own or joint areas of research and/or contribute to the successful delivery of existing funded projects.
• Develop research proposals and funding applications (or other income capture activities) to support own or joint research projects.
• Develop and submit peer‑reviewed publications, either as sole or co‑author (as appropriate to the project or research area).
• Work with colleagues to develop and deliver knowledge exchange, policy translation or other impact activities.
• Supervise postgraduate researchers in Environmental Science and closely related disciplines.
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism and engage in continuous personal development.

Relationships and Teamworking

• Liaise with colleagues and students.
• Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration, for example faculty committees.
• Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activity.
• Attend and contribute to subject group meetings.
• Act as Module Leader and Programme Director.
• Contribute to collaborative decision‑making with colleagues on academic content, and on the assessment of students' work.
• Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students.

Additional Postholder Requirements

• Fulfil the employees' duties described in the University's health and safety policies and co‑operate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department.
• Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practices. This includes undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training.
• Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures.

Where a candidate cannot demonstrate experience of teaching and/or they do not already hold FHEA, they will be required to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice.

Person Specification – Teaching and Research Band 8

Essential – Education and Training

• A PhD in marine biology or a relevant related discipline.
• Expected to become a FHEA within 2 years unless already achieved.

Desirable – Education and Training

• Already a FHEA.

Essential – Work Experience

• Experience in teaching effectively at undergraduate and masters level.
• Experience in module leadership.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and masters dissertations in relevant areas of marine science.
• An emerging track record in the research field of marine conservation, appropriate to career stage.
• Ability to lead the MSc Marine Conservation as Programme Director.

Desirable – Work Experience

• Ability to supervise doctoral student projects.
• Ability to contribute to residential field courses.
• Willingness to contribute to recruitment activities e.g. open days/Clearing call centre.
• Evidence of successful grant capture.

Essential – Skills and Knowledge

• An ability to communicate complex conceptual ideas to widely divergent audiences.
• Expertise in marine conservation.

Desirable – Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to contribute to existing research group activities.

Essential – Personal Qualities

• Willingness to make a positive contribution to University activities and initiatives including open days and graduation ceremonies, and expectation to undertake administrative activities.
• Working in an open and transparent way, providing information and communicating effectively with colleagues.

Desirable – Personal Qualities

• Collaborative working.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Dean, Lecturer, E: [e-mail].

Note that the position closes at 00:01am on Thursday 19 February. To ensure your application is considered, please submit your application in time.

For queries, please get in touch today – [e-mail].