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Lecturer in Physical and Environmental Geography
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Lecturer in Physical and Environmental Geography
We are seeking a Lecturer in Physical and Environmental Geography to join our vibrant School of Social Sciences and play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual future of our students. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a bold and ambitious Geography subject group, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area.
As Lecturer in Physical and Environmental Geography, you will be teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses – with a particular focus on physical geography and environmental science modules and field teaching in the BSc Environment and Sustainability, BSc Geography, MSc Environment and Sustainability and MSc Climate Futures and Solutions. Experience in the use of quantitative methods, GIS and remote sensing data would be valued. You will also contribute to shaping our exciting new curriculum and our vibrant research culture and environment, which includes the Birkbeck Research Centre for Environment and Sustainability.
As a Lecturer, You Will
- Teach and inspire students across various settings, from small tutorials to large lectures, seminars, laboratories and field trips
- Develop and deliver engaging teaching materials and methods, and convene modules
- Supervise student projects and provide academic guidance
- Engage in research activities and contribute to the school's research objectives
- Participate in outreach and engagement activities
- Contribute to School administration and management.
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Candidates Are Expected To Have
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
- Strong research skills and the ability to attract funding
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Experience in teaching and leading modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate level
- A commitment to diversity and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.
We would particularly welcome applicants with subject specialisms in physical and environmental geography who have experience of programme leadership, and who come from under-represented groups in academia.
Contract
This role is offered on an open-ended basis.
This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week which includes delivering teaching in the evening.
Salary And Benefits
The College's Lecturer grade of the College's London Pay Scale which is £44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum.
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Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.
The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Dr Shino Shiode, Geography Subject Lead, School of Social Sciences, at s.shiode@bbk.ac.uk
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
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