HE Lecturer - Aquaculture and Marine Studies

Up to £36,507 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

University Centre Sparsholt is looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic lecturer in aquaculture and marine studies.

The successful candidate will be part of the Higher Education team, and will teach across our degree courses in this subject area. This academic role will involve delivering both taught and practical classes, and supporting and tutoring our students.

In particular we would love to hear from applicants with knowledge or experience in salmonids, aquaculture, marine environments and ecology.

The post holder should be qualified to at least Level 6 in a relevant subject area. The post holder will ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification, or be willing to attain this qualification. All staff will engage in CPD and scholarly activity, and there are opportunities for personal development appropriate to the role.

Our teaching and research takes place in our aquatics research centre as well as our salmonid research centre which allows us to provide industry leading facilities.

This post will be based at the Sparsholt Campus.

Closing Date: 22 April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

College Benefits:

• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

• Death benefit grant of 3 X salary if in the pension scheme

• Free on- site parking

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

• Flexible Working Policy

• Holiday entitlement of 42 days plus bank holidays

• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme

• On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (currently offered free of charge)

• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications.

• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

• Opportunities to engage in CPD activities and study for higher degrees as appropriate to the role.

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider