Sessional Lecturer in Science Communication

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Media and Communications,Communication Studies,Media Studies

Short info about job

Company: Imperial College London

Department: School of Professional Development

Salary: £3,531

Hours: Part Time

Contract type: Permanent

Type / Role: Academic or Research

Phone: +44-1229 7545928

Fax: +44-1382 2020629

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Detail information about job Sessional Lecturer in Science Communication. Terms and conditions vacancy

The salary will be £3,531 for teaching this 20-week course 

South Kensington Campus

Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London has a reputation for excellence in education, scholarship and research in science, engineering, medicine and business. It attracts students and staff of the highest international quality.

Imperial is committed to providing an educational experience that empowers graduates to be leaders in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society. The Imperial Horizons programme for undergraduate students aims to put science in the context of the wider world and to develop interdisciplinary approaches to learning and thinking. This programme includes a range of courses in the field of science, culture and society.

We are looking for an excellent sessional lecturer to join our teaching team to deliver engaging, informative and interactive classes for the course Communicating Science: the public and the media. The course is taught over 20 weeks in two-hour sessions (4 to 6 pm) on Mondays starting on 9 October 2017 to 11 December in the autumn term and again in the spring term from 15 January to 19 March 2018 (dates cannot be changed). An indicative course syllabus can be found here. Subject to successful completion of probation and continued good student recruitment for this course, this teaching may be offered on an annual basis.

You will hold at least a Master’s degree in science communication, with previous experience of teaching and assessment at university level. Evidence of curriculum development will be an advantage. Experience of the Blackboard virtual learning environment is preferred.

In addition to specified teaching hours, you will be expected to attend training and at least two teaching meetings per term, as well as to comply promptly with quality assessment processes.

Imperial Expectations guide the behaviour of all our staff.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and are working in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

Closing Date

07 September 2017 (midnight BST)

Interview will be held on 14th September 2017

How To Apply

Our preferred method of application is online via this website. Please download the following application form and save to your computer. Once completed, please upload your application form prior to submitting your application.

Please note that CVs should only be submitted for Academic posts and must be accompanied by an application form. For all other posts, including Research and Administrative and Support posts, please submit an application form only, unless requested otherwise.

Learning and Teaching application form

Should you have any queries please contact:

Giskin Day - [email protected]

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