Teaching Fellow in Materials Chemistry

1000scholars; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Leicester is seeking a Teaching Fellow in Materials Chemistry to deliver campus-based teaching and assessment in core inorganic chemistry, with related elective modules. You will deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and other classes, while providing feedback and coordinating with the programme team to meet module learning outcomes.

You will support students through Blackboard, discussion forums, email and office hours, maintain online teaching materials and encourage active

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in materials chemistry or related field.
• Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship, or willingness to work toward one.
• Experience teaching undergraduates/postgraduates and developing blended or active-learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and assessments in inorganic chemistry.
• Provide feedback and contribute to exams; support via Blackboard and office hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues on course delivery and policy compliance.

Skills

Teaching

Blended learning

Student supervision

VLE coordination

Education

PhD in Materials Chemistry or related

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.4 FTE / 15 hours per week), fixed term contract to 22 January 2027

Hours per week: 15

About the role

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow in Materials Chemistry to deliver campus-based teaching and assessment in core inorganic chemistry, alongside related elective modules. You will deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials and other classes, while contributing to continuous assessment, assignments and final examinations. You will provide constructive feedback and work closely with the programme team to ensure that module learning outcomes are achieved.

You will support students through Blackboard, discussion forums, email and regular office hours, maintain relevant online teaching materials and encourage active student participation. You will also collaborate with colleagues involved in co‑teaching, contribute to course‑delivery meetings and examination panels where appropriate, and ensure that teaching activities comply with relevant University, College and School policies and procedures.

About you

You will hold a PhD, or equivalent qualification, in materials chemistry or a closely related discipline, with evidence of excellence in the subject and the ability to teach materials chemistry across undergraduate levels. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate chemistry education, particularly physical chemistry, and hold a teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship, or be prepared to work towards one. You will have experience of teaching or supervising undergraduate or postgraduate students, together with experience of developing blended or active-learning approaches and coordinating virtual learning environment or web-based activities. An understanding of educational provision and a commitment to delivering high‑quality education are desirable.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr James Pickering on [e-mail]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you will become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We are committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 20 October 2026

£40,704 to £46,970 per annum, pro‑rata. Grade 7