We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships , to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the Institute of Science and Environment as a Lecturer supporting the delivery of our Forestry programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes within a university renowned for forestry and conservation education. The National School of Forestry, situated within the Institute of Science and Environment, has been delivering applied professional forestry courses for over 50 years and has a growing portfolio of research and knowledge exchange projects with colleagues in the wider Institute. We deliver forestry courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as apprenticeships in forestry (Professional Forester at Level 6 and Forestry Works Manager at Level 4). We have strong links to the forestry sector and associated professional bodies.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with recent practical experience of forestry or woodland operations management and with strong sector links. This could be an opportunity for an industry professional looking for a career change or a new challenge to share their experience and skills with our students in either a full time or part time role . The post holder will join the delivery of our existing programmes, particularly our apprenticeship programmes, and contribute to the design and delivery of future planned developments, making the most of the opportunities offered by our location at the University’s campuses.
You will be expected to actively engage with professional research/knowledge exchange and scholarship to support teaching activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship and research to teaching. As well as the requisite academic and technical skills, the post holder will be required to evidence their ability to work as part of a team demonstrating skills in project and time management and a passion for teaching and learning.
Although desirable, prior experience of teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to HE teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.
Institute of Science and Environment
The Institute is split across two sites, Ambleside and Carlisle, to suit the academic portfolio and delivery needs of our programmes. The academic portfolio provides a range of undergraduate programmes including Forest Management, Woodland Ecology and Conservation, Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Education, Geography, and a range of Conservation programmes at our Ambleside Campus and Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Zoology at our Carlisle Campus. Additionally, we have a developing postgraduate taught provision and a growing postgraduate research community.
The University and Institute are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative working environment for all staff. There is a comprehensive programme of staff development for academic staff and all colleagues are encouraged to enhance and develop their careers.
Informal Enquiries: Liz Mallabon | Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience |
In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays , 25 research and scholarly activity days , support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy /Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.
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Job Description
We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.
Job Details Department Science and Environment Location Ambleside Starting Salary £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482 (pro rata if part-time) Post Type Full Time Contract Type Permanent Release Date Friday 06 March 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 29 March 2026 Interview Date Thursday 16 April 2026 Reference XX156726
