School of Health & Life Sciences

Lanarkshire Campus

Lecturer in Animal Biology (AC2) – REQ001573
AC2: £37,467 – 44,706 per annum, pro rata
Part-Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Fixed term: 1st August 2022 - 31st July 2023 (Maternity Cover)

THE POST - Lecturer in Animal Behaviour
The School of Health and Life Sciences is seeking applications from individuals to join the School’s Division of Biological Sciences and Health as a Lecturer in Animal Behaviour. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community – and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Degree and relevant postgraduate/Ph.D. qualification or equivalent qualification
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education
• Have experience of delivering and developing modules across the area of animal behavior and experience of hybrid delivery of learning and teaching and of use of authentic/real-world assessment approaches
• Commitment to delivering high quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience.

ABOUT US
University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors. Find out more about our School of Health & Life Sciences.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Mhairi Alexander, Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences and Health at: mhairi.alexander@uws.ac.uk

Further information, including details of how to apply are available at https://jobs.uws.ac.uk/

Closing Date: Sunday 29th May 2022

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th June 2022

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.