Senior Lecturer (Soil Science) in Cirencester)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff accommodation in China

Two round trip flights per year

Health insurance

Visa application support

Subsistence allowance in China (£40/d)

Job summary

The Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester seeks a Senior Lecturer in Soil Science to champion soil science across agricultural and environmental contexts. The role combines research leadership with teaching excellence and involves significant time in China during the academic year.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong research track record in soil health, fertility, or related areas and the ability to engage students through applied fieldwork, with a UK-based appointment and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of research and teaching excellence in soil science.
• Experience in higher education and international teaching.
• Ability to work in UK and China across academic terms.

Responsibilities

• Champion soil science and soil-focused research within agricultural or environmental contexts.
• Lead and develop soil science research projects.
• Deliver lectures and supervise students in China and the UK.

Skills

Soil science

Research leadership

University teaching

Job description

Senior Lecturer (Soil Science)

Location: Cirencester, and locations in China, including Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong Agricultural University and Shenyang University.

Salary: Grade 9: starting at £44,746 progressing to £56,535

Hours : 35 hours per week, permanent, full time

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 180 years. We are seeking an ambitious individual that is passionate about the national and global opportunities for soil science.

The Role

This role is focused on championing soil science and soil-focused research within agricultural or environmental contexts.

In addition to having a background in the function, productivity, health, and sustainability of managed soil systems, successful applicants should possess specialist expertise in one or more of the following 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.

Applicants will need to 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 the authentic real-world experience that is highly valued by our students.

While the position requires candidates to be UK-based, you should expect to be working in China for a significant portion of your time. China teaching will take place in both semester one and semester two, and would not normally exceed a 7-week period in each (14 weeks total for the academic year). 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.

Closing Date : 30 September2026

Interviews: 20-23 October 2026

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