Teaching Associate

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

29 days annual leave

Ride to work scheme

EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Teaching Associate in the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine. This fixed-term post is for two years and requires a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and prior high-quality teaching experience.

You will deliver tutorials, support year 1–3 practicals, design lectures, contribute to master classes and mark assessments, with a commitment to inclusive teaching and student learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences related subject area.
• Some experience of high-quality teaching or demonstrating in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group teaching such as tutorials.
• Support practical teaching such as year 1 and 2 practicals and 3rd year project supervision.
• Design and deliver lectures to support practical classes where required.
• Contribute to lectures for master classes.
• Mark assessments of various types and provide constructive feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences related subject area

Job description

The Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine invites applications for a Teaching Associate. This is a fixed-term position available for two years. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a Biomedical Sciences related subject area and will have some experience of high-quality teaching or demonstrating in a related field.

You will be responsible for:

• The postholder will deliver small group teaching such as tutorials.
• Support practical teaching such as year 1 and 2 practicals and 3rd year project supervision.
• Design and deliver lectures to support practical classes where required.
• Contribute to lectures for master classes.
• Mark assessments of various types and provide constructive feedback to students.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a Biomedical Sciences related subject area.
• Some experience of high-quality teaching or demonstrating in a related field.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Professor Pat Caswell

Email Address: [e-mail]

General enquiries and administrative support

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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