Lecturer in Urban Geography

The School of Law and Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Urban Geography, fixed for 1-year. 

We are seeking applicants wishing to join a dynamic and committed team, engaged in research-informed teaching and fieldwork. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, including module leadership, lecturing, marking, student supervision, pastoral care of students, and administration and organisation of teaching. You should be able to deliver core teaching across a range of human geography modules, as well as specialist urban geography modules. These may include: Cities: Geographies of the Urban Experience, Future Cities, Introduction to Human Geography, Introduction to Geographical Skills and Techniques, Advanced Research Skills. An ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the teaching of geographical research methods is essential.

Applicants must have, or be very close to completing, a PhD in Geography or closely related discipline, with a topic of enquiry related to urban geography, at the time of application. Applicants need evidence of the following: research and publication record commensurate with career stage, ability to maintain and develop a research plan and publication strategy, the potential for excellence in teaching, and a good record of collaboration and team-work.

Preference may be given to candidates with proven teaching expertise in urban geography.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Mel Nowicki (mnowicki@brookes.ac.uk) to discuss the post further. You may also wish to consult our website at https://www.brookes.ac.uk/lss for further details of the School of Law and Social Sciences, and the Geography programme. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Teaching students using appropriate instruction methods and setting and assessing students’ work
• Supervising and assessing students’ projects and dissertations
• Undertaking research leading to international quality publications, seeking funded research opportunities and engaging in scholarly activity
• Undertaking curriculum development work including planning, development, evaluation and updating of courses and course materials, and supervising course provision
• Caring for the pastoral needs of students including counselling and guidance in relation to their academic programme

You should have:

• A PhD, or be very close to completion, in Geography or a closely related discipline
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates at HE level
• A proven research record
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have skills in working independently and as part of a team
• Be able and willing to undertake and, in some cases, lead on administrative duties and to participate fully in the School and Faculty 

Support in developing teaching practice is offered to all new teaching staff at Oxford Brookes.

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