Lecturer – Aquaculture and Fishery Studies (Higher Education)
- 💰Salary: Up to £23,308 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
- 🕒 Working Pattern: Part-time (22 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
- 📍Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire
- 📅Closing date: 5th March 2026
✨ University Centre Sparsholt is looking for someone with a passion in fisheries and aquaculture to join our fishery and aquatics provision for approximately 3 days per week.
About the role 🐟
The successful candidate will be part of the friendly and ambitious Higher Education team, and will teach across our degree courses in the Aquaculture, Fisheries and Marine subject area. This academic role will involve delivering both taught and practical sessions alongside supporting and tutoring our students.
Our teaching and research take place in our Aquatics Research and Conservation Centre, as well as our Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre, which allows us to provide industry leading facilities.
What we’re looking for💡
In particular we would love to hear from applicants with knowledge or experience in salmonids, aquaculture, marine environments and ecology, although candidates with experience in broader areas would also be of interest.
The post holder should ideally be educated to at least Master’s level in a relevant subject area, or have equivalent experience within industry.
Must also be able to provide proof of passing English and maths with a grade C/4 or above at GCSE level, (or equivalent).
The post holder will ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification, or be willing to attain this qualification through study provided by Sparsholt. All staff will engage in CPD and scholarly activity, and there are opportunities for personal development appropriate to the role.
Why Join Us? 🌱🐠
At University Centre Sparsholt, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career.
Additional benefits include:
• Work in specialist, industry-standard facilities
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team
• Support the development of future industry professionals
College Benefits: 🎓
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
• Holiday entitlement of 42 days plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications
🌈Join us in making a difference!
Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.