Lecturer In Human Geography

Job Title: Lecturer in Human Geography
School: Geography & Environmental Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: G7/8 £39,369 - £56,054
Closing Date: 12th April 2024
Reference Number: 026962

Full time / Fixed Term until 4th May 2025

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The School of Geography and Environmental Science at Ulster University is a vibrant and dynamic department teaching over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students and with an international research profile in the fields of geography, marine science and environmental sciences. We have recently renewed our Athena Swan Bronze award and are committed to an inclusive and diverse working environment and teaching practices with EDI at the core of our work principles.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a commitment to education that emphasizes active learning experiences in the classroom and field settings for a 9 month, full time post. The successful applicant for this post will contribute to relevant teaching at undergraduate level, including coordination of relevant modules (specifically “Society, Environment and Sustainability” at Level 4 and “Geographies of Transnationalism” at Level 6), as well as acting as Course Director for the BSc Geography programme and contribute to other School’s activities as required, including dissertation supervision, open days, field schools, etc.

They will also be able to undertake or continue their research in line with the School’s strategy and the School will provide some financial support for successful candidate for the development of their own research agenda during their appointment. During the appointment, the successful applicant will also be able to avail of many development opportunities and training offered by the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

- Hold a Degree or higher or equivalent in Geography or a related discipline.?
- A doctorate in Geography or related discipline (applicants whose doctorate that has been completed and will be conferred within 6 months of the date of application will be considered).
- Have evidence of having contributed to teaching at university level in relevant subjects.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.