Lecturer in Applied Chemical Science (Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice)


Location: Chatham
Salary: £36,386 to £50,300 per annum pro rata
Grade: Grade 7 Academic to Grade 8
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 17.5
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months
Release Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 30 August 2022 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Wednesday 14 September 2022
Reference: CSF-495-22-R

Are you an experienced teacher of chemical sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate level?

Can you demonstrate an excellent all-round knowledge of chemistry and chemical sciences and the skills to effectively deliver teaching and materials in this field using a range of media and approaches?

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer to join the academic team within Lifelong Learning on a part-time (0.5fte) and fixed term basis for two years.

As Lecturer in Applied Chemical Sciences you can expect to get involved in:

preparing and delivering innovative teaching material via a blended learning approach in our apprenticeships and associated programmes
setting and marking examination papers and providing support to apprentices and learners
participating in the review of teaching material and the curriculum, and contributing to the design of new modules
ensuring that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University and external regulatory bodies (OFSTED, ESFA etc.)
What we are looking for in the right candidate:

a BSc degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
an in-depth understanding of Drug Discovery in the Pharmaceutical industry ideally aligned to Computational Chemistry and/or nanomedicine in areas such as biosensors and diagnostic devices
experience of teaching and delivering computational chemistry and/or nanomedicine content at undergraduate and postgraduate level
evidence of, and a personal commitment to developing, excellence in both teaching and scholarship
We can offer you a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing, as well as a range of great staff benefits. This post is based at our close-knit Medway campus at Chatham Maritime, a vibrant mix of modern and historic buildings offering outstanding state of the art facilities and a unique learning environment.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would welcome your application.

Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For questions about the application process, please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref CSF-495-22-R