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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Smart Agricultural Technologies

Lecturer salary- £38,394 - £41,934 per annum

Senior Lecturer salary- £44,477 - £56,292 per annum

Full Time/Fixed Term until September 2027

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Smart Agricultural Technologies with specific knowledge and expertise in smart agriculture and vertical farming. We are seeking an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge and expertise in smart agricultural technologies and practices, such as vertical farming and precision agriculture. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture by imparting your specialised knowledge to the next generation of agricultural innovators.

You will be passionate about teaching, with the ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will be devising innovative teaching and assessments, seminars and tutorials and you will supervise UG and PG students in their research projects. You will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students, colleagues and industry partners. It is also highly preferable that you can progress quickly to take on the course leadership of our MSc Smart Agriculture programme.

We are looking for an individual with qualifications in Agriculture, Horticulture or Agronomy or a related field and demonstrated expertise in controlled environment agriculture, with a focus on smart agriculture and vertical farming. It would be desirable for the postholder to have experience in the HE sector and essential teaching skills (e.g. using a variety of teaching methods) and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service activities.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: expected to be 15th May 2025 (TBC)

About Us

We are the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science (ARES) at Nottingham Trent University. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and food production..

Our approach is innovative and inclusive. We feel it makes us that little bit different. It’s our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself, we can be a new, powerful partner in your career.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Professor Andy Gill andy.gill@ntu.ac.uk (Associate Dean for Research), Dr Steve Godby steve.godby@ntu.ac.uk (Principal Lecturer and Subject Leader) or Beverley Peel beverley.peel@ntu.ac.uk (Head of Higher Education).

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We also offer:

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.