Lecturer in Forestry

About the Job

Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time Lectureship in Forestry in the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences at Bangor University. The successful candidate will be a motivated Lecturer who will contribute to teaching our forestry curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, run tutorials and field courses, support student project work, and progress into a leadership role in our renowned and long-established MSc Forestry degree programmes. The successful candidate will join an active and enthusiastic forestry/woodland team of 12 core academic staff, who are passionate about quality teaching and pastoral support.

The School of Environmental and Natural Sciences is the UK’s leading centre for forestry education and research. As the UK’s first and largest forestry educator, we’ve been delivering excellence in forestry teaching for over 120 years, being ranked first amongst all UK universities in the “Agriculture and Forestry” subject area in the 2026 Times and Sunday Times UK University Rankings, while also being recognised as the 9th most sustainable university in the UK 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings.

Applicants should have a PhD (or be near to completion) in forestry or a related discipline (e.g. geography, ecology, environmental economics, environmental sciences, conservation), an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of forestry in the UK and internationally, and an enthusiasm for teaching in the classroom, in the field and online.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work-life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and field trips (single and multi-day) in a wide range of topics and respond effectively to a variety of student backgrounds and class sizes.
• Motivate students to engage in learning and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on the quality of their work.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Act as personal tutor for postgraduate students and provide pastoral support.
• Contribute to the development, delivery, and quality assurance of the postgraduate curricula.
• Maintain an excellent standard of teaching as indicated by peer observation, quality assessment, student feedback etc.
• Work collaboratively, sharing good practice with colleagues within the School and the College more widely, as appropriate.

Management and Administration

• Progress into a leadership role in the MSc Forestry degree programme, developing the programme to meet changing student and industry needs.
• Develop and co-ordinate modules as required.
• Attend all relevant board meetings.
• Carry out other management / administrative duties as specified by the Head of School.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• A PhD in forestry/forest science or a related discipline (geography, ecology, environmental economics, environmental sciences, conservation) or be near to completion.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• An excellent working knowledge of UK forestry and woodland management.
• Experience of teaching in higher education, further education or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Have an excellent understanding of forestry.
• Ability and enthusiasm to teach in the classroom, in the field and online.
• Have initiative, motivation, and enthusiasm for facilitating learning in an academic School committed to excellence.
• A willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities.
• Interpersonal skills, to be able to engage effectively with academic, research, technical and administrative staff.
• An ability and flexibility to work in teams across a range of disciplines.
• Ability to carry out pastoral care and appreciate the issues faced by a diverse body of students.
• An appreciation of the multilingual and multicultural character of modern Wales.
• No specific Welsh language requirement. Candidates will be expected to work positively in a bilingual environment.

View full details and how to apply. 

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting John Healey, Professor of Forest Sciences or Professor Nia Whiteley, Head of School.