Visiting Lecturer - Human Biology

The University of Chester's Centre for Foundation Studies is seeking to appoint a Visiting Lecturer to teach human biology for the foundation year of four-year degrees.

The Centre for Foundation Studies teaches over 350 students undertaking the first (foundation) year of their four-year integrated bachelor's degree prior to progressing into faculties. The teaching focus is on transition to higher education and there is an expectation that all teaching staff are able to support student engagement and retention and progression strategies.

The module 'The Human Body, Health & Disease' requires the Visiting Lecturer to deliver content introducing students to fundamental concepts of human biology such as the structure and functions of the body systems as well as key anatomical terms. Lectures will complement the other elements of the module, namely the sociology of health and academic skills.

Up to 13.5 hours of lectures per week are anticipated, for nine weeks over Term 2 (commencing the week beginning 11th January).

Responsibilities include:
- Delivering lectures on fundamental human biology concepts including body systems and anatomical terminology
- Development of some new learning materials to accompany current materials
- Creation and marking of students' assessments
- Supporting student engagement, retention and progression

Applicants will typically be qualified to master's level, with experience of teaching and assessment. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to use their interest in the subject area to enthuse students in interactive groups.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on Wednesday 18th November and will involve a teaching task.