Submitted by Carmyn de Jonge on Thu, 22/04/2021 - 11:52
Teaching & Scholarship Lecturer in Conservation at Bangor University
Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 (Grade 7) p.a.
Dates 1st August 2021 to 31st Jan 2022
Closing date: 16-05-2021
We invite applications to a full time, temporary lectureship in Conservation Science. The successful candidate will be a motivated Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) who will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and Masters level. The successful candidate will join the dynamic conservation science group at Bangor University and will teach a Masters module in conservation science, deliver part of a 1st year undergraduate course in Environmental Management and Conservation, run tutorials for a small group of 1st year students, and support project students as appropriate.
Applicants should have a PhD in conservation or a related subject (or be near to completion or equivalent published research) in conservation science or a related discipline (geography, ecology, environmental economics), an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of conservation, and an enthusiasm for teaching in the classroom, in the field and online.
Term starts on the 20th September 2021 but we encourage an earlier start date so the candidate is well prepared before the students arrive back in Bangor. The role is available from the 1st Aug 2021 until 31st January 2022.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Professor Julia Jones, e-mail: Julia.jones@bangor.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 16 May 2021. Interviews will be held on the 27th or 28th of May 2021.
Committed to Equal Opportunities
Overview
Bangor University was established in 1884 and currently has over 11,000 students. It comprises 14 Academic Schools grouped in to 3 colleges. The College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Bangor University is one of the leading centres in the UK for teaching and research in zoology, biology, environmental sciences, geography, ocean sciences, forestry, computer science and electronic engineering. The University was awarded a Gold rating in the recent UK Teaching Excellence Framework. The college has over 2300 students and 350 teaching and support staff, and consists of three academic schools and the BioComposites Centre. The School of Natural Science (SNS) is a school within this College. SNS has a world-class reputation in research, with particular expertise in the conservation science, forestry and zoology.
We offer a suite of Conservation degrees at undergraduate level (including Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Zoology with Conservation and Forestry with Conservation) and a taught Master’s programme in Conservation and Land Management.
Bangor University is perfectly located for teaching conservation science and related subjects. We have easy access to Snowdonia National Park and the stunning coastline of the Menai Straits and Ynys Mon and make the most of our incredible surroundings in our teaching. The University’s botanic garden at Treborth and our research farm at Henfaes also provide fantastic facilities for field and lab teaching. The gardens cover 30 acres of high canopy forest including ancient woodland, as well as species-rich natural grasslands and maintain collections of more than 2000 species of plants across seven glasshouses replicating tropical and subtropical habitats. The University’s research farm at Henfaes is unique in that its land goes from the sea to amongst the highest mountains in Wales, giving great diversity of habitats, land uses, climates, and geology on one farm.
Purpose of the Job
The school wishes to appoint a temporary lecturer in Conservation Science (Teaching and Scholarship) to temporarily replace a member of staff. The courses the candidate will be expected to cover are well developed with full materials prepared (and recordings of last year’s teaching) but there is of course scope for the successful candidate to bring in their own interests and expertise. We are looking for someone who can get up to speed quickly and contribute enthusiastically and flexibly to both undergraduate and Masters level teaching.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
• Deliver the module Conservation Science (aimed at Master’s students). This is a 20-credit module with about 20-35 students a year registered.
• Deliver the conservation component of the 1st year course Environmental Management and Conservation.
• Act as pastoral and academic tutor to 1st year undergraduate.
• Contribute to the development, delivery, and quality assurance of the undergraduate curricula.
• Maintain an excellent standard of teaching as indicated by peer observation, quality assessment, student feedback etc.
• Undertake assessment and provide feedback to students as required.
• Work collaboratively, sharing good practice with colleagues within the school and the college more widely, as appropriate.
Management and Administration
• Develop and co-ordinate modules and programmes as required (materials are prepared but some changes will likely be required).
• Attend all relevant board meetings.
• Carry out other management / administrative duties as specified by the Head of School.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Essential
• Have a PhD in conservation or a related subject (or be near to completion or equivalent published research).
• Have an excellent understanding of conservation science.
• Have initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for facilitating learning in a College committed to excellence.
• A willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities.
• A high level of communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, so as to be able to engage effectively with academic, research, technical and administrative staff.
• An ability and flexibility to work in teams across a range of disciplines.
• Ability to carry out pastoral care and appreciate the issues faced by a diverse body of students.
An appreciation of the bilingual and bicultural character of modern Wales.
Desirable
• A record of innovative and excellent teaching in HE.
• Familiarity with issues relating to quality assurance, student recruitment and satisfaction, pastoral care and student engagement, and the Welsh and UK Higher Education landscape.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
All candidates must meet the requirements of UK ‘right to work’ requirements *** If you require Home Office permission to work in the UK, or need to switch your visa status in order to take this job, please note that following the introduction by the Government of immigration limits on skilled workers we recommend you use the following link to information about the routes into employment and to check eligibility requirements: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration. In addition to those on the Redeployment Register, staff members who have been directly affected by the current restructuring exercise will also be given prior consideration.
