About the role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our School of Physics and Astronomy. As part of our school, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the innovative and high-quality teaching and leadership in physics. This includes delivering lectures, creating and developing course materials, especially in areas of experimental and applied physics at undergraduate level, leading modules and teams of instructors, and supervising undergraduate students.

At the University of Leicester, you'll work in a supportive environment with research and teaching mentoring. Our research-intensive university is located at the heart of the UK, where different areas of activity are balanced by a workload model to ensure fair and transparent balance between staff and different areas of activity.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator capable of inspiring interest, curiosity and drive for learning in our students. You will have a real passion for the subject matter and be motivated to provide the very best experience for our students using your expertise and skill to ensure all reach their potential.

We are interested in candidates with a PhD and/or postdoctoral experience in applied or experimental physics (or an allied field), alongside an academic teaching qualification, or commitment to gain the appropriate category of HEA Fellowship.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be direct to Prof Simon Vaughan at [email protected].

Applications for job share will be considered.

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week commencing 3rd June 2024.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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