Lecturer in Physical Geography and Geospatial Science (Teaching & Scholarship)

About the Role
The School of Geography is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Physical Geography and Geospatial Science on a two-year fixed-term teaching and scholarship contract. The post has an expected start date of September 2024.

About You
You will have a background in Physical Geography (or related discipline) with expertise in Geospatial Science, a proven track record of excellent educational delivery, and a passion and commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

You will support delivery of our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes. These include BSc Geography, BSc Environmental Science and MSc Water and Environmental Management. Expected contributions include thematic teaching in the areas of GIS, geomatics and remote sensing; field techniques applicable to freshwater and terrestrial environments; statistical analysis and data visualisation; as well as developing student study skills, participation in residential overseas field trips, student research project supervision and student advising, as agreed with the Head of School.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as being from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic group as these groups are underrepresented in Geography and Environmental Science. Queen Mary is committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Applications will be assessed using the University’s Equal Merit Provision framework.

About the School
The School of Geography at Queen Mary University of London is recognised as an international centre for excellence in teaching and research across Geography, Environmental Science and Development. Teaching and learning within the School benefits from access to a well-resourced Laboratory and Field Suite and dedicated student computer labs for geospatial analysis and environmental modelling. Our undergraduate programmes in Geography and Environmental Science are accredited by the Royal Geographical Society and Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education, respectively.

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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