Sessional Lecturer - BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology & Animal Conservation

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lewes is seeking a knowledgeable sessional lecturer for their new BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology and Animal Conservation programme. The ideal candidate will teach and mentor students preparing for careers in conservation and related fields, using their industry experience to enhance learning. This flexible role offers a chance to contribute to a validated degree programme and gain valuable teaching experience.

Benefits

Flexible sessional role

Opportunity to contribute to a new degree programme

Gain valuable teaching experience

Qualifications

• Previous higher education teaching experience is desirable but not essential.
• Applications welcome from those in conservation, animal behaviour, zoology, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor final-year students preparing for careers in conservation and related fields.
• Use industry or research experience to enrich student learning.
• Collaborate on delivering a new validated degree programme.

Skills

Conservation education and communication

Human-wildlife conflict resolution

Zoo science & conservation

Job description

Overview

Sessional Lecturer - BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology & Animal Conservation

Inspire the Next Generation of Conservationists. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Higher Education Animal Studies teaching team at Plumpton College. We’re seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic sessional lecturer to help shape and deliver our brand-new BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology and Animal Conservation programme.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor final-year students as they prepare for careers across conservation, animal management, and related fields.
• Bring theory to life by drawing on your industry or research experience to enrich the student journey.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of a new degree programme validated by the University of Greenwich.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences.
• Current need for Thursday afternoons, with openness to discussion if that timing presents a barrier.

What we’re looking for / Qualifications

• Expertise in Conservation education and communication
• Expertise in Human-wildlife conflict resolution
• Expertise in Zoo science & conservation
• Previous higher education teaching experience is desirable but not essential
• Applications from those working in conservation, animal behaviour, zoology, or related fields who are ready to teach are welcome

Why join us

• Be part of a new and forward-looking degree programme, validated by the University of Greenwich.
• Share specialist knowledge with motivated undergraduates eager to make a difference.
• Gain valuable teaching experience—ideal for postgraduate students or early-career professionals.
• Flexible sessional role with discussion possible to accommodate timing needs.

About Plumpton College / Equal Opportunities

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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