Plant Biology Teaching Professor (Fixed-Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences invites applications for an unestablished fixed-term Assistant Teaching Professor in Plant Biology, available from 1 December 2026. The post is grade 9 with a salary of £47,389 - £59,966 and is teaching-focused across NST undergraduate courses.

The successful candidate will deliver lectures in IA Biomolecules and Cells, run practicals for IB modules, and act as a module organiser for a Part II module, while contributing to mentoring and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and breadth/depth to teach to a high standard.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with capacity to develop projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in IA Biomolecules and Cells and associated modules.
• Lead practical sessions for IB Plant and Microbial Sciences.
• Act as a module organiser for a Part II module.
• Supervise a Part II student project where appropriate.
• Support Part II Critical Reviews and teaching innovations.
• Engage in mentoring and professional development.

Skills

Lecturing

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Inter-departmental teaching

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences invites applications for an unestablished fixed-term Assistant Teaching Professor in Plant Biology, available from 1 December 2026. The post is grade 9 with a salary of £47,389 - £59,966 and is teaching-focused across NST undergraduate courses.

The successful candidate will deliver lectures in IA Biomolecules and Cells, run practicals for IB modules, and act as a module organiser for a Part II module, while contributing to mentoring and