Job reference: SRF34886
Location: Whiteknights Reading UK
Closing date: 20/04/2021
Job live date: 23/03/2021
Salary: £41,526 per annum
Employment type: AR-Academic (Lecturer)
Department: School of Archaeology Geography & Environmental Science
Division: Geography & Environmental Science
Hours per week: 1.00FTE
Employment Basis/Type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 12 months
The School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science/Department of Geography and Environmental Science is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Human Geography, with a preference for candidates who can deliver teaching on urban, development, environment and sustainability issue. Candidates with expertise in other aspects of Human Geography will still be considered as ultimately, we wish to appoint a candidate who aspires to teaching excellence. We are a friendly, dynamic department that continues to grow in terms of research strength, reputation and scholarly reach in Human Geography.
You will have:
- A PhD or equivalent in Human Geography or a related subject;
- A broad knowledge of Human Geography and familiarity with its core concepts and methods;
- The ability to convene modules and deliver effective teaching in Human Geography across a range of levels and different class sizes;
- Experience of undergraduate teaching in Human Geography or related subject.
| Informal contact details | Alternative informal contact details | ||
| Contact role: | Head of Department | Contact role: | Deputy Head of Department |
| Contact name: | Professor Andrew Wade | Contact name: | Professor Mike Goodman |
| Contact phone: | +44 (0)118 378 7315 | Contact phone: | +44 (0)118 378 7686 |
| Contact email: | a.j.wade@reading.ac.uk | Contact email: | m.k.goodman@reading.ac.uk |
Interviews will be held on 11 May 2021
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.