Hourly Paid Associate Lecturer in Biotechnology

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.
The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is at the forefront of higher education in Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Pharmacy and related areas, and has excellent working relationships with NHS, industry, law enforcement agencies and pharmaceutical providers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and student-focused Associate Lecturer in Biotechnology to join the School on an hourly paid basis (hours to be agreed each semester), at a rate of £53.13 per teaching hour.
The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering an excellent learning experience for our students, contributing to teaching, assessment and academic support across the School's Foundation, BSc and MSc Biotechnology programmes.
Working as part of a supportive and collaborative academic team, you will help deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching that enables students to develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed for success in their studies and future careers. The role also includes contributing to the administration and enhancement of our programmes and supporting the School's commitment to an inclusive, engaging and student-centred learning environment.
You should hold a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Synthetic Biology, or related biomolecular science discipline and have either experience of teaching at undergraduate level, or delivering professional training, or have achieved a recognised teaching qualification.
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. Find out more about working at LJMU here .
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Garry McDowell g.mcdowell@ljmu.ac.uk .
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.