Programme Support Tutor (Natural Sciences)

Manchester MetropolitanUniversity is one of the UK’s largest and most popular Universities. The Department of Natural Sciences is one of the largest in the University, attracting large numbers of students on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. At undergraduate level, we offer degrees in Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology and MolecularBiology, Zoology and Animal Behaviour. There are taught Masters programmes in Environmental Practice, Conservation Biology, Zoo Conservation Biology, Biological Recording and Ecological Monitoring, and Animal Behaviour 

The Department resides within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and benefitsfrom spacious, modern and well-equipped teaching and research facilities having benefittedfrom recent significant and on-going investment. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicatedindividual who is committed to providing an excellent learning experience for our taught undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Natural Sciences and enhancing oureducationalreputation.

You will have experience of teaching in geography and environmental sciences and an understanding of current teaching practices/developments within higher education. You will have a first and higher postgraduate qualification/degree in a relevant discipline or appropriateequivalent experience in the subject field, including Geographical Information Systems (ArcGIS, QGIS), remote sensing and statistics (Excel, SPSS, R and R Studio).

Information about the Department can be found on https://www.mmu.ac.uk/natural-sciences/. For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Deputy Head of Department, Dr Jane Boygle. To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal. Manchester MetropolitanUniversity is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and well-being of staff and students through ourcommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We promote applicationsfrom all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularlyencourageapplicationsfrom Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area. We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process

If you would like to join our people and shareour ambition, we would love to hear from you.

In recognition of staff contributions to the University’s achievements during the 2021/2022 academic year, an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum will be added to your salary until 31/07/23 in order to ensure consistency amongst existing and incoming staff.  This additional 2% will be paid pro rata in equal monthly installments, on top of your salary each month until 31/07/23.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.