Senior Lecturer in Soil Science

TieTalent; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 44,746 - 56,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff accommodation in China

Two round trip flights per annum

Health insurance

£40 per day subsistence while in China

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Soil Science based in Cirencester. The role involves championing soil-focused research, delivering educational programmes, and engaging with students. Candidates should possess a higher degree and have a strong academic track record in relevant fields. Salary is competitive, and the position includes opportunities for international teaching in China.

Qualifications

• Able to engage and inspire students.
• Experience in design and quality control of academic modules.
• Collaboration with researchers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Champion soil science and research within agricultural contexts.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Work in partnership with universities in China.

Skills

Soil health

Soil biology

Teaching experience

Research expertise

Communication skills

Education

Higher degree in a cognate discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Lecturer in Soil Science role at TieTalent (in partnership with the Royal Agricultural University). Location: Cirencester, and locations in China, including Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong Agricultural University and Shenyang University. Salary: Grade 9: £44,746 - £56,535, dependent upon experience. Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent, full time. The RAU has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. We are seeking an ambitious individual that is passionate about the national and global opportunities for soil science.

Responsibilities

• Champion soil science and soil-focused research within agricultural or environmental contexts.
• Specialist expertise areas: soil health, soil biology, soil fertility and productivity, soil degradation, soil-water interactions, carbon and nutrient cycling, regenerative agriculture, soil monitoring and mapping, or sustainable soil management.
• Demonstrate a proven academic track record of research and teaching excellence in areas relevant to this role. Those with practical fieldwork, consultancy or agricultural industry experience would be particularly welcomed to impart authentic real-world experience that is highly valued by our students.
• Support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in collaboration with our partners in Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong Agricultural University, and Shenyang University.
• Although the position is UK based, you should expect to be working in China for some of your time. China teaching will take place in both semester one and semester two, and would not normally exceed a 6-week period in each. You will be provided with free staff accommodation in China, two round trip flights per annum, suitable health insurance, support with a visa application, and other related expenses, including a payment of £40 per day for subsistence when you are in China.

Qualifications

• Able to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to develop as independent learners
• Experience of undergraduate and / or postgraduate teaching
• Experience of design and quality control of modules, course programmes / specifications and innovative assessment methods
• Proven track record in research enhanced teaching
• Higher degree in a cognate discipline
• An academic track record of research and scholarship in areas that are relevant to this role
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary working, with researchers, consultants, funders and other partners
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel and work away when required (nationally and internationally)

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for RAU, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Closing Date: 14 September 2025

Interviews: 30 September 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level.