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Job details
Job title: University Teacher in Biosciences (maternity cover)
Job reference: REQ260374
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Application closing date: 05/07/2026
Location: Loughborough
Package: Specialist and Supporting Academic grade 7 from £47,389 to £56,535 per annum, subject to annual pay award.
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Full‑time, fixed‑term maternity cover from 1 September 2026 for 10 months or earlier return of post‑holder
Joining the Learning and Teaching Discipline Group in Biological Sciences based within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, the successful candidate will teach across the Biosciences programmes, primarily to Biological Sciences and Human Biology students. The candidate could be expected to teach across any of the modules that sit underneath the two programmes (see below links), albeit we envisage specific emphasis to teaching on modules related to genetics, anatomy & physiology, molecular biology:
- Biological Sciences BSc | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
- Human Biology BSc | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
The majority of the work will consist of on‑site teaching duties, with the opportunity for some hybrid working to undertake content planning and marking.
About You
- Excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students within academia.
- Passion for developing and improving taught content, both at a module and programme level.
- High level of communication skills.
- Evidence of using innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students’ learning experience.
- Have achieved, or be on a pathway to achieve, professional accreditation in teaching practice.
- Relevant subject specific knowledge within biosciences disciplines.
Benefits
- Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523‑acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on‑site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Health and Wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world‑class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
