Lecturer in Environmental Science

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months

Advert Closes: Monday 10 February 2025

The Discipline of Environmental Sciences incorporates Earth Sciences, GeoEnergy, Biological Sciences and Environmental Science and Sustainability. We work with colleagues across the College and University, including Mineral Products, Engineering, Computing, Maths and Business, particularly aligning to the University’s Research themes of Zero Carbon and Data Science. This is reflected in our high impact international research, collaboration with external companies and recognised excellence in teaching and learning. We are a future-focused and collaborative department, working together to make a significant positive impact for our world.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Lecturer in Environmental Science to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with expertise in remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ecosystem services. 

You will be teaching on the BSc Environmental Sustainability programme, with your expertise in remote sensing, GIS and ecosystem services, you will lead these modules. You will support teaching within other modules at undergraduate and master’s level across Environmental Sciences. The role will involve interactive design and delivery of module materials and authentic assessment tasks. Our curriculum is research led and has applied ‘real-world’ learning at the heart, therefore the role requires experience of research and/or industry engagement, as well as pastoral duties and outreach.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD and advanced expertise in remote sensing, GIS, and ecosystem services, capable of delivering high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in higher education, including module leadership, designing teaching materials, and planning sessions with practical elements. The ability to teach using digital tools and practical applications is vital to enhance student learning is essential.

Experience in research, enterprise activity, or industry engagement, with the ability to incorporate these insights into teaching, is highly valued. 

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Anne Danby, Head of Environmental Sciences via a.danby@derby.ac.uk. 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less than the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if: 

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job 
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

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