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Lecturer in Chemistry (Ref. L)
Permanent/Full-Time/Aberdeen City Campus
Salary: £40,.00 – £48,.00 per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic person with a passion for teaching who is keen to pass on their knowledge to our science students at our Aberdeen City Campus. The curriculum covers National Certificate through to Higher National Diploma levels (SCQF levels 4 to 8) and teaching duties will be across this range.
The ideal candidate should be qualified to a minimum of degree or equivalent level in chemistry or a strongly related degree, with a particular emphasis on organic chemistry and analytical instrumentation (spectroscopy and chromatography). being essential. Extensive experience of advanced laboratory practical skills in chemistry, either in a research or industrial setting or through teaching to HND level is also essential.
Excellent communication and social skills are key aspects of the role, along with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students and colleagues. Teaching experience is not essential but experience of supervising project work in an educational setting would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to study for a teaching qualification.
NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for applications will be 6th November.
Person Specification
(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
1. Working knowledge of Chemistry, with a particular emphasis on Organic Chemistry and Analytical Instrumentation
2. Good communication skills
3. Good presentation skills
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Good organisational skills
6. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
7. Computer literate
8. * Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
9. Degree or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) in Chemistry or a strongly related discipline.
10. Qualifications appropriate for teaching and assessing Organic Chemistry and Analytical Instrumentation (spectroscopy and chromatography) to SCQF Level 8.
11. Extensive experience of laboratory practical skills relating to chemistry and analytical instrumentation
12. Ability to teach across all sub-disciplines of chemistry to SCQF Level 7
13. * Teaching or training experience
14. * Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
15. * Assessment experience
16. * Assessment qualification
17. * GTC registration
PERSONAL QUALITIES
18. Effective team player who actively supports others
19. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues
20. Prioritises work effectively
21. Meets deadlines
22. Personally well-organised
WORK REQUIREMENTS
23. Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities
24. Own practice reflects good health and safety practice
25. Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)
26. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
27. *Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.