Lecturer in Life Sciences (Nutrition and Physiology)

Location: Northampton

Salary £160 - £190 per day but once permenant will be £38,205 and £42,978

We are seeking an inspirational scientist to support teaching, learning and research activity in nutrition and physiology related specialisms within established degree programmes in the Life Sciences area. The successful candidate will join our Life Sciences team, which has an excellent reputation for student-focused teaching and high-quality research.

The successful candidate will strengthen our existing team’s teaching and research expertise and will be responsible for teaching and leading modules on our BSc programmes. Applicants for this post will be expected to make a positive contribution to the student experience across our Bioscience, Health Science and Sport Science degrees.

You will also be expected to contribute to the research and scholarly output of the subject area and work with other researchers within the Faculty and wider University. Research and scholarship are supported through our research centres, mentor scheme and 25 days’ leave for scholarly activity.

About you 

You will have a background in integrative physiology and nutrition applied to topics such as human metabolism, performance, health and disease. An interest in the application of physiological and metabolic processes to specific populations to support and promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease, alongside an ability to teach across the wider subject area will be considered an advantage.

You will have experience of teaching and the use of digital technologies and can take an active role in developing new teaching resources and delivering engaging learning experiences. The successful candidate will be ICT literate and have experience in leading or mentoring colleagues or students. Previous experience of teaching, module leadership is desirable. A track record of effective partnership working to develop scholarship and employability opportunities would be advantageous.

You will be an enthusiastic and proactive team member who is highly disciplined, organised, supportive and able to work collegiately within a team. You will need to work closely with other academics, local partner organisations and public health groups, so will need to have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications 

Essential

• Degree qualification or equivalent in Nutrition, Physiology or other related subject
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physiology or other related subject
• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
• Relevant professional qualification 
• Professional registration

Send your CV now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.