Tutor - Organic / Materials Chemistry (UK & Hubei, China) - (8070)

Tutor in Organic / Materials Chemistry (JEI)

UK based with overseas assignments in China.

If your subject expertise lies in Chemistry and you would relish the opportunity to gain exposure to teaching and learning in China, gaining experience of Chinese culture first-hand, along with developing your teaching experience with Manchester Metropolitan University, then this post linked to the Manchester Metropolitan Joint Education Institute at Hubei University could be your ideal next career move.

About us
Manchester Met is one of the largest universities in the UK, located at the heart of a vibrant and ambitious city. The University is committed to providing excellent education to transform our students' lives, and to delivering high-quality research with powerful real-world impacts and benefits, as evidenced by our highly successful REF outcome.

To build upon our success, and as part of a long-term plan to enhance our reputation, further develop our ties with China and promote study opportunities in Manchester, we recently launched a Joint Education Institute with our partner Hubei University. This exciting strategic project for the University will continue to raise our international profile, and enable the staff we appoint to benefit from a truly unique international experience.

The Opportunity
As a Tutor in Organic / Materials Chemistry, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a variety of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You'll also have the opportunity to drive education innovation within these programmes. Promoting the department, faculty and university by supporting a range of activities will be important too.

About you

To succeed, we are looking for:

• A good first degree and PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Ideally two years' university teaching experience, preferably gained in a UK context, although you'll be supported to gain a teaching qualification if you do not have one.
• Membership of any relevant professional bodies is also desirable.
• Experience of living and working in China is desirable.
• An in-depth understanding of the subject, including recent developments in materials, nanotechnology, materials properties and characterisation techniques is essential for this role.
• A commitment to ensuring teaching content is stimulating, inspiring, appropriately challenging and reflective of the current state of the discipline and / or professional subject bodies, you're also adept at using initiative, creativity and judgement when undertaking scholarly activities.

Further details
Commencing as soon as possible, this is a two-year fixed-term post based in Manchester with two overseas assignments per year working at Hubei University, China. There will be two six-week teaching blocks to be delivered at Hubei University, China in each academic year.

The successful candidate will receive an attractive reward and support package, including free on-campus accommodation during your time at Hubei University, paid return flights to the UK for the two periods based in China, tax equalisation on pay, and health insurance whilst on assignment. 

Appointment will be subject to necessary UK and China visa and work permit requirements.  Support will be provided by the University in applying for visas and work permits.

To apply:

Applications must include a full up to date CV and a Covering Letter setting out your interest in the role – including the opportunity to teach in China, as well as details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria.

To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact Dr Lindsey J. Munro (L.Munro@mmu.ac.uk)  

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.