Lecturer in Human Geography

Please note, this post is fixed-term for 48 months and part-time at 0.8 FTE.

The Department of Geography at the University of Lincoln seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Geography on a Teaching , Scholarship and Professional Practice role profile. You will join a research active department focused around three main research groups: Climate Change; Catchments & Coasts; and Development, Inequality, Resilience & Environments (DIRE). The team works with colleagues across the university, the wider sector and with industry beyond academia. Working with us will provide a stimulating, interdisciplinary and collegiate environment in the heart of a thriving, safe and friendly city and bustling campus. We support excellence in research and teaching and you will be part of a team that provides a portfolio of qualifications at BA, BSc, MSc and PhD level.

The post is offered on a Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP) role profile, for a time limited period of 4 years at 0.8FTE.

You should be an excellent communicator who will complement the department’s existing teaching and we particularly encourage candidates who could support teaching both in specialist subject modules and across the wider BA and BSc Geography curricula. Geography is a hands on discipline and you will be expected to contribute to both UK and overseas field trips.

We would particularly welcome candidates with a focus on historical geography / environmental history and one or more aspects of global inequalities (e.g. health, gender, coloniality, economic development, marginalised communities etc.).

The University of Lincoln is a forward-thinking, energetic institution, with a substantial commitment to growing science infrastructure. If you would like to be part of shaping our world-class vision and would like to know more about this opportunity please email Dr Catherine Sanders, Lecturer in Geography at csanders@lincoln.ac.uk or Dr Matthew Hannaford, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at mhannaford@lincoln.ac.uk for more information or to arrange an informal conversation about the position.

Please note that the expected interview date for this post is Tuesday 12 November 2024, however this may be subject to change.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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Closing Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024
Interview Date: See advert

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