Teaching Fellow in Ecology & Marine Science (0.5fte) 1 year fixed term

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow to join our diverse and progressive academic portfolio at the LJMU School of Biological & Environmental Sciences. The position is for one year only and it is part-time, so it is particularly suited to recent PhD graduates who wish to build a robust teaching experience.

You will have a PhD in ecology, marine biology, environmental sciences, or similar. You will be keen to contribute to teaching activities for our undergraduate programmes in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, and potentially at Master level (e.g. Wildlife Conservation Technology, Climate Change). Contributions will include lectures, practical sessions, field trips, and potentially tutorials and project supervision.

Although the position is specifically focused on teaching, You will be working closely with Professor Stefano Mariani's team, which may lead to some research collaborations. Depending on the profile and interests of the successful candidate, they may be able to develop fruitful interactions across the broad range of research activities in our School (see: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/faculty-of-science/school-of-biological-and-environmental-sciences/research )

Informal enquiries may be made to both Dr Kevin Bown: K.J.Bown@ljmu.ac.uk and Professor Stefano Mariani: s.mariani@ljmu.ac.uk

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.