Expression of Interest
Casual Part-time Posts for Biology Advanced and Intermediate Classes
Junior College

The mission of the Junior College is to provide a high quality, inclusive and holistic learning experience intended to enhance the knowledge and lifelong skills needed for higher education, active citizenship, employment and life itself.

Junior College offers a two-year programme in Biology at Advanced and Intermediate levels. During the academic year 2026/2027, the Department of Biology requires the services of casual part-time lecturers to assist in the teaching of Biology at Advanced and Intermediate level. Successful applicants will be assigned teaching duties that include conducting practical sessions for Advanced Biology students and delivering lectures for Intermediate Biology courses.

The sessions will be based on the respective syllabi and teaching the MATSEC Advanced and/or Intermediate level Biology.

The appointee is expected to:

• Be in possession of a relevant first-degree or other relevant teaching qualification in the subject they are applying for. Other qualifications and teaching experience are considered an asset;
• Be able to teach Biology at Intermediate and/or Advanced level;
• Deliver teaching sessions as assigned by the Administration;
• Be digital-literate as all communications with students and colleagues is done through emails and VLE (Virtual Learning Environment);
• Support students by providing the necessary learning material using the relevant online platforms of Junior College;
• Prepare and update course material in line with the syllabus;
• Assess students continuously;
• Keep record of own work, of attendance and assessment of students and forward such information to the College Administration as requested;
• Manage classes in accordance with ethical standards and the students’ code of behaviour;
• Help students in their holistic educational development to enable each to achieve their potential;
• Liaise with the respective Subject and Area Coordinators.

The pool of staff may be composed of current post-secondary and secondary school teachers and post-graduate student tutors. Other suitably qualified candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The formal teaching duties shall be carried out between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday to Friday according to timetable slots. Availabilities can be discussed at a later stage.

Remuneration

The remumeration is €40 per hour.

Application Procedures

Candidates are required to upload their curriculum vitae, certificates (certificates should be submitted preferably in English) through this form: https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-general

Applications should be received by Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

Further information may be obtained from the website: http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/vacancies.

Office of the University,
Msida, 11 June 2026

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