Career Opportunities at Queen's

The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate Chemical Engineering course(s) in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The applicant will engage with the teaching, organisation and administration of Chemical Engineering and related courses within the School: coordinating modules, delivering lectures, practical classes, leading seminars, conducting tutorials and participating in educational activities as required.

About the person:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed educator to join the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering as a Lecturer (Education) in Chemical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a strong focus on core Chemical Engineering topics, including net zero and sustainability.

• The ideal candidate will hold a primary degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline, and either hold or be near completion of a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• They will have demonstrable teaching experience in Chemical Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, within the past four years, using a variety of methods, including digital platforms and innovative approaches.
• The successful applicant will also demonstrate experience in module development, administration, and supervision of student projects.
• Additionally, they will have a strong ability to provide pastoral care, work effectively as part of a team, and engage with current challenges in the UK/Irish higher education sectors.
• A commitment to contributing to the School’s growth, outreach activities, and wider culture is essential.
• Membership of a relevant professional or teaching body (e.g., HEA/Advance HE) and experience with digital teaching tools will be advantageous.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-andbenefits 

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. 

Candidate Information

Further information for international applicants