Lecturer (Teaching) (SS13496) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
We are looking for an energetic, innovative person with an enthusiasm for physics to join the Department of Physics as a permanent Lecturer (Teaching). The appointee will perform a variety of teaching and teaching related administrative tasks, including lecturing to undergraduate students at a range of levels, running academic and personal tutorials and problems classes, assisting in supervising students within the teaching laboratories (experimental and/or computing), and running undergraduate final year projects. Whilst it is expected that teaching will be informed by research/professional expertise, there is no research component to this role. Applicants with expertise in any areas of the Department’s taught portfolio are welcome and encouraged to apply.
You need to have a PhD in physics or a closely-related discipline and be able to meet all the essential criteria outlined in the job description. You must also be passionate about teaching and be able to share that passion with others, motivating students and working as part of a team. You must be willing to fulfil teaching-related administrative and coordinate collaborative tasks with other members of academic staff.
We are committed to improving the diversity of staff within the department, currently underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Further information
Informal enquiries about the position can be made to the Director of Teaching Dr Yarden Brody (ymb26@bath.ac.uk) or Head of Department Dr Carolin Villforth (cv307@bath.ac.uk).
This is a full time role (36.5 hours a week) with an expected start date of 01 September 2026.
In addition to the application form, please upload the following for the second shortlisting stage:
· your CV
· a statement discussing your approach to undergraduate teaching (maximum one page A4)
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
Free counselling services through Health Assured
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Staff discount at Team Bath gym
Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
Staff discount on language courses
Generous employer contributory pension schemes
Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
Local discounts and more
A family-friendly workplace
An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
Relocation allowance
Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 21 Apr 2026
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535
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