Hourly Paid Lecturer - Ecology
Faculty/Directorate
Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment
School/Function
School of Built Environment & Geography
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Location of vacancy
Penrhyn Road
Actual hours
5
Posted Date
19/10/2026
Closing Date
09/11/2026
Ref No
4999
The Role
We are looking for an Hourly Paid Lecturer to provide support for teaching in Ecology and conservation. You can expect approximately five hours per week on average plus associated preparation time. All taught sessions to be delivered at our Penrhyn Road Campus and local field settings.
The Person
The successful candidate must have a Doctorate in a related field or an equivalent professional qualification and be able to teach Environmental Science. You will be able to demonstrate teaching competency in field and laboratory settings. You should also be able to contribute to teaching quantitative research methods and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students.
It would be desirable to have a relevant level of UKPSF recognition and an accreditation from a relevant professional body. It would also be expected that you are developing your research portfolio with regard to income generation and/or publications. Experience of managing undergraduate modules and working in a multidisciplinary environment would be desirable.
You must have excellent communication skills and team working experience and be able to independently project manage set tasks and commitments to fixed deadlines.
The Faculty
The successful candidate will be joining the Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment. We actively promote our University core values of ambition, innovation, inclusivity and entrepreneurship in all our teaching and research endeavours, aligning with the University goal to maintain an outstanding reputation. Our TEF triple-Gold standard courses have a proven track record for teaching excellence.
The Department sits within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment and here there are also many opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, e.g. climate resilience, the built environment and the integration of Artificial Intelligence.
Further information
Standard Kingston rates of pay apply and currently start at £23.80 per hour (including London Weighting, not including holiday pay) for both teaching and non-teaching hours. One lecturing hour includes preparation, delivery, follow up and related administration and attracts a multiplier of 2.25 increasing the hourly rate to £53.55. Non-teaching hours include tutorials, meetings, induction and invigilation.
Hourly Paid Lecturers are not expected to exceed an average of eight hours per week, over the duration of their contract.
This is a fractional appointment until 31 July 2027.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Stuart Downward, Head of Department of Geography, Geology & the Environment (S.Downward@kingston.ac.uk).
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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