0051-25 - Teaching Fellow

Aston University, United Kingdom

Updated: about 4 hours ago
Location: Birmingham, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime

The newly established Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) is a unique, interdisciplinary, intersectoral research and training hub for translational membrane science. AIME is supported by the Research England (RE) Expanding Excellence in England (E3) Award and, in conjunction with the School of Biosciences within the College of Health and Life Sciences, is launching a new MSc Biotechnology for September 2025 start.

We wish to recruit an academic lead for this programme who will have oversight of its delivery and work with the academic team to develop an internationally competitive course with strengths aligned to the School and Institute.  The successful candidate will also lead teaching and scholarship activities of the School and Institute either independently or as part of a team, through professional practice and expertise, depending on experience.  In addition, they will exploit external links with regional, UK and international bodies such as government agencies, schools, colleges, professional bodies, business and industry as appropriate to the subject discipline and School and/or University strategy.  

This position will be teaching focused, and the successful applicant will be expected to engage with the latest pedagogy.  Bioscience has a strong team of teaching focused staff who will provide a support and development network.  

 For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Andrew Devitt (a.devitt1@aston.ac.uk ), Dean of the School of Biosciences or Prof. Alan Goddard (a.goddard@aston.ac.uk ), Training and Industry Lead, AIME.

What we offer:

  • Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
  • Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
  • Great family-friendly policies.
  • On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
  • Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here .

    •  The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job


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