About this role
Location: QA Higher Education Pathway College, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Vetting requirement: Enhanced Disclosure
About the Role
We’re looking for experienced Biology and Chemistry Lecturers to join our academic team at our Pathway College based at Northumbria University in Newcastle.
You’ll deliver engaging, high-quality teaching to a diverse higher education student community, supporting students to develop the scientific knowledge, academic skills and confidence needed to progress with their studies.
We welcome applications from lecturers specialising in either Biology or Chemistry, as well as those able to teach across both disciplines or broader applied science subjects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your subject specialism, you’ll
- Plan, prepare and deliver Biology or Chemistry and related applied science modules.
- Deliver engaging face-to-face teaching to students with a range of backgrounds and abilities.
- Mark and assess student work against agreed academic standards and deadlines.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback and academic guidance.
- Support students individually and in groups through academic support and tutorship.
- Develop and update course content and teaching materials.
- Use our Virtual Learning Environment to share resources and communicate with students.
- Contribute to curriculum development, moderation and academic quality-assurance processes.
- Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and wider teams.
About You
Biology
You’ll have an undergraduate degree and Master’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience, in Biology, Biological Sciences or a closely related discipline, alongside experience teaching Biology within further or higher education.
Chemistry
You’ll have an undergraduate degree and Master’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience, in Chemistry or a closely related discipline, alongside experience teaching Chemistry within further or higher education.
For both disciplines, you’ll also have
- Experience delivering face-to-face teaching and assessing student work.
- Strong subject knowledge relevant to the modules being delivered.
- The ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and engagingly.
- Confidence using digital learning platforms.
- An understanding of academic assessment and quality assurance.
- A willingness to complete an Enhanced Disclosure check before your formal start date is confirmed.
A PGCE, recognised teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE would be advantageous, as would experience of curriculum development or teaching within a university partnership/pathway environment.
Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.