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Lecturer in Environmental Geography (Education and Research)
| Posting date: | 21 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £39,347 to £39,347 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2024 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00004047 |
Summary
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY GEOLOGY and THE ENVIRONMENT
Grade 7a Salary Range £39,347 - £45,585 (Incremental progression)
Fulltime Indefinite
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Geography, Geology and the Environment. We are particularly looking to build our portfolio of research and education in applied environmental geography to support our research excellence in sustainability science. We welcome applications from geographers and environmental scientists with expertise in applied research relating to hydrology and aquatic ecosystems, soil science, or climate change adaption/mitigation.
The successful candidate will deliver cutting-edge research in the field of applied environmental geography to develop our research themes in sustainable environments and sustainable places. Keele is renowned as a sector leader in research and education for sustainability. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in environmental geography to develop your research profile. Recent success in this field includes a £2million Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme on Sustainable Rural Futures (SURF).
You will have access to well-resourced research laboratories and equipment to support your research and will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on renewable energy in association with Keele’s Low Carbon Energy Generation Park; including the first UK longitudinal study of biodiversity on solar farms.
You will also deliver teaching in physical and environmental geography, principally for BSc Geography and MSc Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology; and contribute to other environmental undergraduate programmes.
You will have experience in education and research in environmental geography or related fields and will hold a PhD in geography or a cognate discipline.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Clare Holdsworth, Head of the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment email c.m.holdsworth@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date Monday 2nd September 2024
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 19th September 2024
SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY GEOLOGY and THE ENVIRONMENT
Grade 7a Salary Range £39,347 - £45,585 (Incremental progression)
Fulltime Indefinite
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Geography, Geology and the Environment. We are particularly looking to build our portfolio of research and education in applied environmental geography to support our research excellence in sustainability science. We welcome applications from geographers and environmental scientists with expertise in applied research relating to hydrology and aquatic ecosystems, soil science, or climate change adaption/mitigation.
The successful candidate will deliver cutting-edge research in the field of applied environmental geography to develop our research themes in sustainable environments and sustainable places. Keele is renowned as a sector leader in research and education for sustainability. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in environmental geography to develop your research profile. Recent success in this field includes a £2million Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme on Sustainable Rural Futures (SURF).
You will have access to well-resourced research laboratories and equipment to support your research and will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on renewable energy in association with Keele’s Low Carbon Energy Generation Park; including the first UK longitudinal study of biodiversity on solar farms.
You will also deliver teaching in physical and environmental geography, principally for BSc Geography and MSc Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology; and contribute to other environmental undergraduate programmes.
You will have experience in education and research in environmental geography or related fields and will hold a PhD in geography or a cognate discipline.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Clare Holdsworth, Head of the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment email c.m.holdsworth@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date Monday 2nd September 2024
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 19th September 2024
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