Bath Spa University
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography
Application Deadline: 19 July 2026 Department: School of Sciences 📍 Location: Bath, Somerset – Newton Park 💰 Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A – Starting at £44,746, rising to £56,536 per annum
Description
We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography to design and deliver teaching in both classroom and field settings, covering a range of modules within the Geography Subject Area.
The successful candidate will:
- Teach Key: undergraduate-level geomorphology and earth systems
- Contribute to modules in:
- Coastal zone management
- River management
- Research methods and design
- Geographical information systems (GIS)
- Natural hazards
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Lead undergraduate teaching in Physical Geography (e.g., classroom and fieldwork delivery).
- Handle module administration, including assessments, marking, and student feedback.
- Act as an Academic Advisor for students, including supervising final-year Dissertation projects.
- Engage in recruitment events and outreach to promote the Geography programme.
- Conduct research as part of the Centre for Research on Science and Society, with ongoing involvement in:
- Climate, Hazards & Environmental Change
- Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation
- Identities & Inequalities research clusters
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About You
We are looking for applicants with: ✅ Recent, successful academic experience in Physical Geography teaching. ✅ A commitment to delivering an excellent student learning experience. ✅ Experience designing modules and innovative assessments (ideally module leadership). ✅ Fieldtrip experience (preferably international), if applicable for programme delivery.
Additional Information
- Starting salary: £44,746 (with potential progression to £56,536).
- Structure: Salary includes annual performance-based progression, with an optional inflationary increase.
- Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026.
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Staff Benefits
At Bath Spa University, we offer:
- Pension: Defined-benefit LGPS/Teacher’s Pension for long-term security.
- Leave: 41–46 paid days per year (Full-Time), flexible working included.
- Family & Wellbeing: Hybrid/flexible work, on-site nursery, enhanced maternity/paternity policies, and a sector-leading EAP ( 챗bot/EAP, helplines, wellbeing support).
- Overtime Support: Schemes like Electric Vehicle credits and Cycle to Work discounts.
- Perks: Exclusive discounts and benefits through an employee app.
- For full details, visit: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
📢 Note: The role may close early at our discretion—apply early if interested*.
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