Lecturer in Marine Conservation
University of Hull
Cottingham, UK
Published today
Marine Conservation
Permanent
Salary
£48,822.00
At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better.
With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education.
As staff, we play a pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world.
Job Description
In your covering letter please refer directly to the criteria given in the person specification below - applications are assessed by the selection panel according to these criteria. For an informal discussion on teaching required as part of the role, please contact Dr Jonathan Dean (Director of Education for the School of Environmental and Life Sciences) on j.dean2@hull.ac.uk, and for a discussion on research please contact Dr Rebecca Williams (Director of Research for the School of Environmental and Life Sciences) on rebecca.williams@hull.ac.uk.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The School of Environmental and Life Sciences came into being on 1 August 2025 and consists of 40 academic staff from across the subject areas of Geography & Environment, Marine Science and Biological Sciences, delivering 8 undergraduate, 3 taught masters, and postgraduate research courses. We have a friendly and lively academic community delivering very high quality collaborative research and teaching. The Marine Biology team includes 8 academic staff, supported by colleagues across the School in related disciplines. Our research themes broadly focus on oceanography, polar ecology, fisheries science, marine benthic ecology, intertidal ecology, conservation and habitat restoration, marine policy and social science, GIS and spatial data, microplastics, blue carbon and offshore wind. Our research is conducted in collaboration with external bodies, including industry and governmental agencies.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
The post-holder will contribute to teaching on our BSc Marine Biology degree but a large focus of this role will be at MSc level by contributing to and leading (as Programme Director) our new MSc Marine Conservation, set to launch in September 2026. The candidate will have an expertise in marine conservation. Links to relevant external agencies and commercial partners that could enhance our students' experience and career prospects, and also provide research income, would be an advantage. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION
The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the School. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The standard academic role at the University includes a combination of teaching, research, scholarship and administration. While all roles will combine these areas of work, the relative weight of each will vary from level to level and over time for individual postholders. This is typically the entry level post for an academic career and the duties and responsibilities are appropriate for the early-stage academic. It is expected that postholders will be developing their skills and competencies in a way that will promote growth into the full academic role.
Main Work Activities
Teaching
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Teaching and Research Band 8
Essential
Examples measured by
Education and Training
Formal qualifications and relevant training (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Education and Training
Formal qualifications and relevant training (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Work Experience
Ability to undertake duties of the post (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Work Experience
Ability to undertake duties of the post (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Skills and Knowledge
Includes abilities and intellect (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Skills and Knowledge
Includes abilities and intellect (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Personal Qualities
Includes any specific physical requirements of the post - (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010) (evidence of):
Examples measured by
Personal Qualities
Includes any specific physical requirements of the post - (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010) (evidence of):
Please note that the positions closes at 00:01am on Thursday 19 February. To ensure your application is considered, please ensure that you submit your application in enough time.
If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today - Talent@Hull.ac.uk
£48,822.00
At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better.
With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education.
As staff, we play a pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world.
Job Description
In your covering letter please refer directly to the criteria given in the person specification below - applications are assessed by the selection panel according to these criteria. For an informal discussion on teaching required as part of the role, please contact Dr Jonathan Dean (Director of Education for the School of Environmental and Life Sciences) on j.dean2@hull.ac.uk, and for a discussion on research please contact Dr Rebecca Williams (Director of Research for the School of Environmental and Life Sciences) on rebecca.williams@hull.ac.uk.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The School of Environmental and Life Sciences came into being on 1 August 2025 and consists of 40 academic staff from across the subject areas of Geography & Environment, Marine Science and Biological Sciences, delivering 8 undergraduate, 3 taught masters, and postgraduate research courses. We have a friendly and lively academic community delivering very high quality collaborative research and teaching. The Marine Biology team includes 8 academic staff, supported by colleagues across the School in related disciplines. Our research themes broadly focus on oceanography, polar ecology, fisheries science, marine benthic ecology, intertidal ecology, conservation and habitat restoration, marine policy and social science, GIS and spatial data, microplastics, blue carbon and offshore wind. Our research is conducted in collaboration with external bodies, including industry and governmental agencies.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
The post-holder will contribute to teaching on our BSc Marine Biology degree but a large focus of this role will be at MSc level by contributing to and leading (as Programme Director) our new MSc Marine Conservation, set to launch in September 2026. The candidate will have an expertise in marine conservation. Links to relevant external agencies and commercial partners that could enhance our students' experience and career prospects, and also provide research income, would be an advantage. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Support marine science teaching through delivery of lectures and practical classes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Be Programme Director for the MSc Marine Conservation.
- Support student projects, particularly at MSc level.
- Coordinate and lead field trips across various modules associated with our marine undergraduate and MSc programmes.
- Conduct research in an area of marine conservation relevant to one or more of the School research themes. Secure funding to support this research.
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION
The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the School. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The standard academic role at the University includes a combination of teaching, research, scholarship and administration. While all roles will combine these areas of work, the relative weight of each will vary from level to level and over time for individual postholders. This is typically the entry level post for an academic career and the duties and responsibilities are appropriate for the early-stage academic. It is expected that postholders will be developing their skills and competencies in a way that will promote growth into the full academic role.
Main Work Activities
Teaching
- Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures at undergraduate to postgraduate level (as appropriate).
- Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
- Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives.
- Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance.
- Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching.
- Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
- Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study.
- Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
- Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems.
- Identify and conduct own or joint areas of research and/or contribute to the successful delivery of existing funded projects.
- Develop research proposals and funding applications (or other income capture activities) to support own or joint research projects.
- Develop and submit peer-reviewed publications, either as sole or co-author (as appropriate to the project or research area).
- Work with colleagues to develop and deliver knowledge exchange, policy translation or other impact activities.
- Supervise postgraduate researchers in Environmental Science and closely related disciplines.
- Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism and engage in continuous personal development.
- Liaise with colleagues and students.
- Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration, for example faculty committees.
- Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activity.
- Attend and contribute to subject group meetings.
- Act as Module Leader and Programme Director.
- Contribute to collaborative decision-making with colleagues on academic content, and on the assessment of students' work.
- Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students.
- Fulfil the employees' duties described in the University's health and safety policies and co-operate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department.
- Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices. This includes undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training.
- Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Teaching and Research Band 8
Essential
Examples measured by
Education and Training
Formal qualifications and relevant training (evidence of):
- A PhD in marine biology or a relevant related discipline.
- Expected to become a FHEA within 2 years unless already achieved.
Examples measured by
Education and Training
Formal qualifications and relevant training (evidence of):
- Already a FHEA.
Examples measured by
Work Experience
Ability to undertake duties of the post (evidence of):
- Experience in teaching effectively at undergraduate and masters level.
- Experience in module leadership.
- Ability to supervise undergraduate and masters dissertations in relevant areas of marine science.
- An emerging track record in the research field of marine conservation, appropriate to career stage.
- Ability to lead the MSc Marine Conservation as Programme Director.
Examples measured by
Work Experience
Ability to undertake duties of the post (evidence of):
- Ability to supervise doctoral student projects.
- Ability to contribute to residential field courses.
- Willingness to contribute to recruitment activities e.g. open days/Clearing call centre.
- Evidence of successful grant capture.
Examples measured by
Skills and Knowledge
Includes abilities and intellect (evidence of):
- An ability to communicate complex conceptual ideas to widely divergent audiences.
- Expertise in marine conservation.
Examples measured by
Skills and Knowledge
Includes abilities and intellect (evidence of):
- Ability to contribute to existing research group activities.
Examples measured by
Personal Qualities
Includes any specific physical requirements of the post - (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010) (evidence of):
- Willingness to make a positive contribution to University activities and initiatives including open days and graduation ceremonies, and expectation to undertake administrative activities.
- Working in an open and transparent way, providing information and communicating effectively with colleagues.
Examples measured by
Personal Qualities
Includes any specific physical requirements of the post - (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010) (evidence of):
- Collaborative working.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Please note that the positions closes at 00:01am on Thursday 19 February. To ensure your application is considered, please ensure that you submit your application in enough time.
If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today - Talent@Hull.ac.uk