Lecturer in Research in Eukaryotic Microbiology

Job Purpose

This is a full time 18 month fixed term teaching focussed post. The post-holder will be expected to take over a teaching portfolio including eukaryotic microbiology and host-pathogen interactions at Undergraduate and Masters level. In addition approximately 20% of the post-holders time will be devoted to providing direct support to UG and Masters level project students. The post-holder will be expected to take on additional undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and administration within the School.

The post holder would be required to use a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students. In particular, a major responsibility of this post holder will be to deliver teaching in the areas of eukaryotic microbiology and host-pathogen interactions.

Person Specification

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
• Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within the area of microbiology and infection

Teaching

• Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes, especially within the area of eukaryotic microbiology.
• experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching,

Management Administration

• Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes