Coventry University
Lecturer (Teaching) in Geography and Environment Management
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Lecturer (Teaching) in Geography and Environment Management
Lecturer (Teaching) in Geography and Environmental Management – coventry University Group
Our Mission
PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector-leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students, supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Our approach is tailored to each student’s unique needs and career ambitions, building an integral service that spans from enrolment to post-graduation.
Our dedicated Lecturer (Teaching) team delivers subject-specific expertise in a dynamic, inclusive teaching environment—active, social, applied, and student-centred.
The Role
As a Lecturer (Teaching) in Geography and Environmental Management, you will be responsible for:
- Teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes at HE levels 4-7.
- Supporting course design, development, and delivery, ensuring an inclusive and effective learning experience.
- Collaborating with academic colleagues in the College of Engineering, Environment and Science to integrate research, enterprise, and professional contexts into modules and courses.
- Curating, adapting, and creating teaching materials.
- Maintaining high standards of academic integrity across all teaching, learning, and assessment activities.
Key Duties:
- Teach, lead, and support:
- Deliver modules in Human Geography, Physical Geography, and Sustainability through lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials (HE levels 4-7).
- Develop and adapt teaching methods, materials, and assessments for clarity, inclusivity, and engagement.
- Provide active mentorship and feedback to students throughout academically demanding semesters (both formal and informal communication).
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Professional development & subject expertise:
- Engage in ongoing professional development, including membership of relevant academic/industry bodies and attendance at subject-specific conferences (~4–6 days per year).
- Complete mandatory pedagogic CPD (~4–6 days per year) to maintain authority to teach.
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Assessment & quality assurance:
- Design, moderate, and deliver module assessments for all student learning levels.
- Coordinate marking teams, mark assignments, provide timely feedback, and file submissions within deadlines.
- Uphold academic integrity, flagging potential concerns and guiding students appropriately.
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Course & student management:
- Take ownsership of module leadership where required, curating and developing supplementary materials.
- Collaborate with School management and course directors to meet programme objectives.
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Employability & student retention:
- Deliver personalised academic advice and professional guidance to enhance student progression, confidence, and employability.
- Embed real-world applications of course material to bridge the gap between theory and professional practice.
Qualifications Required
- Master’s degree in Geography, Environmental Management, or a related discipline, or an Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification or membership of recognised bodies.
- Teaching qualification (or agreement to pursue one) to ensure teaching competence.
- Advantageous (desired):
- Doctoral qualification (PhD), demonstrating advanced subject expertise.
- Active membership of professional bodies.
Success Profile: Our Ideal Candidate
You will bring a blend of expert knowledge and pedagogical passion to this role:
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✔ Teaching experience at HE levels 4-7 in Geography or Environmental Management, with a proven commitment to high-quality engagement and student outcomes. ✔ Actively supports ‘active learning’ – strategies that foster collaborative learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation. ✔ Strong awareness of cultural diversity, adaptability in addressing differing academic expectations, and the ability to communicate effectively with a globally diverse cohort. ✔ Collaboration and innovation are central to our ethos. You will thrive in flexible teams and take initiative when working independently.
The Benefits
As part of a progressive, globally-focused academic institution, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary set within an industry-leading rewards framework.
- Pension: Exceptional employer contribution to pension schemes.
- Leave: 30 days annual leave (purchasable for additional 5 days) + bank holidays.
- Health & safety: Life Assurance (4x salary), BUPA Cash Plan for medical support.
- University discounts: 50% off tuition fees for dependants.
- Retail & lifestyle: Inclusive Cu Reward Scheme (discounts across leading global retailers).
- Sustainability-friendly travel: Cycle to Work scheme + flexible policies for hybrid work arrangements.
Our philosophy of equality, diversity, and inclusion is woven into our DNA, ensuring all colleagues, students, and partners contribute to an environment where every background, ability, and experience is valued and nurtured.
For further details, please refer to the [full job description and person specification] (link follows).
We look forward to receiving your application!
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