The Role

Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in ancient DNA. Contribution will consist of teaching and assessment in DNA/genetics in several UG and PG modules. This is a temporary, four-month role intended to cover the teaching of Dr Eva Fernandez Dominguez while she participates in an exchange in Norway. The Teaching Fellow will deliver teaching on undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in the field of ancient DNA.

Teaching Fellowships offer the opportunity of valuable experience to those early in their academic careers and the University is keen to maximise the benefit to as many people as possible. The post of Teaching Fellow will involve a significant teaching load, which may extend into the summer period, and there may be related scholarship and the opportunity for administrative duties which relate to education and pedagogy.

The post is for a fixed term only, and it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond this fixed term.

Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by 15 August 2021.

The University provides a working and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.