Teaching fellow in Chemistry


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	from £37,694 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Keele University, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Full Time (Till July 2027) Fixed Term

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Fellow in Chemistry to join the teaching team at Keele University. This is a 1.0 FTE position offering an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality teaching across our Chemistry and Forensic Science programmes.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting an excellent student learning experience, with particular responsibility for chemistry teaching within our laboratory programmes. You will lead and support practical teaching across Chemistry and Forensic Science laboratories, helping students to develop their practical, analytical and problem-solving skills in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

The post holder will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of laboratory classes, tutorials and other teaching activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will work collaboratively with academic and technical colleagues to ensure that laboratory teaching is effectively organised, delivered safely and aligned with programme learning outcomes.

You will also contribute to the assessment of laboratory-based learning, including the development and delivery of practical assessments, marking and providing timely, constructive feedback to students. The role will involve supporting the evaluation and enhancement of existing teaching and assessment practices and contributing to the development of new learning activities and materials.

In addition, you will provide academic and pastoral support to students, helping them to achieve their academic potential and contributing to a positive and inclusive student experience. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas and expertise to the continued development of teaching within Chemistry and Forensic Science.

You will have a degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science or a closely related discipline, together with experience of teaching or supporting learning in a higher education environment. Experience of laboratory-based teaching and assessment would be particularly desirable. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to high-quality teaching, and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic chemistry educator to join a supportive academic environment and make a significant contribution to the learning and development of students across Chemistry and Forensic Science.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

• Excellent staff pension scheme

• Access to continued personal, professional and career development

• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tasnim Munshi t.munshi@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date 17th September 2026

Post reference: KU000005396

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