Location
Egham
Salary
£49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance
Post Type
Full Time
Hours per Week
35
Weeks per Year
52
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Friday 09 January 2026
Reference
1225-320
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
We are seeking a full-time Lecturer (Teaching Focus) in Conservation Science to teach students on our BSc Biology, BSc Zoology and BSc Ecology and Conservation courses. The role holder will deliver modules on Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, and Conservation Science, plus other modules as agreed with the Head of Department. The post will involve giving lectures, running practical's, supervising undergraduate research projects, and setting and marking assessments. The appointee will also contribute to a Marine Biology residential field course, held in Millport during the summer vacation. The role holder will contribute to the Department’s pastoral support processes by running small group tutorials, and to our student recruitment efforts by helping with outreach and Open Days. The appointee will be expected to take increasing responsibility over time within administrative roles in the Department. The post is available from 2 September 2026.
About You
You hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline and subject expertise in the required areas. You will have demonstrated experience in delivering high quality undergraduate teaching and hold Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. You are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. This post provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their teaching in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, and to grow into a leadership role.
What We Offer
The Department spans the biological sciences from biochemistry to zoology. You’ll join a well-established team of academic colleagues with experience of teaching students across a range of modules at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We consistently achieve high levels of student satisfaction in the NSS and are ranked in the top ten nationally for Animal Science. There is a strong culture of support for Teaching Focused academics within the Department, with regular career development and training opportunities provided.
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Support for fellowship applications to the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE)
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Season ticket loans, Cyclescheme and help with the cost of eyesight testing
- Free parking
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Jenny Murdoch, Head of Biological Sciences HODbiologicalsciences@rhul.ac.uk. Information about our Department can be found at: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching/departments-and-schools/biological-sciences/
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 1225-320
Closing Date: 23:59, 9 January 2026
Interview Date: 16 January 2026
This position is not eligible for hybrid working.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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