Lecturer in Life Sciences (Integrated Foundation Year) Teaching Focus

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.
Part-Time (21 hours per week), Fixed Term until 28 February 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Teaching-Focussed Lecturer in Life Sciences on the Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Programme at Royal Holloway, University of London. This is a 0.6 FTE position.
The well-established and successful IFY programme at Royal Holloway teaches and supports over 400 students per year across a broad range of disciplines. We are currently expanding the staffing of our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) strand to enhance the foundation year experience for our students through more discipline-focused courses.

The successful applicant will be an experienced and talented teacher at Level 3, with a strong background in Biological Sciences, and a particular interest in human biology. You will be experienced in using and teaching R Studio in a way that encourages and inspires students to embrace statistical analysis as part of their learning journey. You will also be an excellent communicator and versatile teacher, able to adapt your teaching methods to fit the diverse backgrounds of our students, in an approach centred on inclusivity, equity and the provision of skills for choice and opportunity.

In return, we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
# Generous annual leave entitlement
# Training and Development opportunities
# Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
# Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of eyesight testing.
# Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where Royal Holloway is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.