Lecturer in Geography
| Posting date: | 20 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,105 to £47,874 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2024 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | York St John University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 109-24 |
Summary
Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £39,105 to £47,874 per annum
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
Geography, located within the School of Humanities, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience. Our taught provision intentionally works across the traditional human/physical ‘divide’, with BSc Geography, BA Human Geography and BSc Environmental Geography degrees. At postgraduate level, we coordinate the interdisciplinary MA Environment and Social Justice, which brings together staff from across the Humanities and beyond, and we have an MSc programme in development. We aim to offer an inclusive, supportive environment for all our geographers, students and staff.
The role
We are seeking a lecturer with expertise in cultural geography to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate offers.
The post-holder will be required to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Teaching is likely to include the level 5 ‘Landscape and Culture’ and level 6 ‘Human Geographies of Nature’ modules, and contribution to the MA Environment and Social Justice. Capacity to attend residential field trips (in the UK and/or overseas) is essential. Teaching-related duties include module leadership and associated administration, setting and marking assessments, and the provision of pastoral and academic guidance to students. The successful candidate will be supported in developing a solid research profile. You will be joining a relatively small team of staff who enjoy working together to provide a high quality experience for our students, and who are all active in research and publication. The post is available from January 2025.
Key requirements
A doctoral qualification, with expertise in cultural geography, is essential. Candidates should have some prior teaching experience and be able to demonstrate ongoing commitment to research and publication. There will be a clear expectation that the successful candidate will work towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy if this is not already held.
Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Pauline Couper at p.couper@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876805.
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.
The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.
We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.
Closing Date - Sunday 13 October 2024 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 25 October 2024
Location: York
Salary: £39,105 to £47,874 per annum
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
Geography, located within the School of Humanities, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience. Our taught provision intentionally works across the traditional human/physical ‘divide’, with BSc Geography, BA Human Geography and BSc Environmental Geography degrees. At postgraduate level, we coordinate the interdisciplinary MA Environment and Social Justice, which brings together staff from across the Humanities and beyond, and we have an MSc programme in development. We aim to offer an inclusive, supportive environment for all our geographers, students and staff.
The role
We are seeking a lecturer with expertise in cultural geography to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate offers.
The post-holder will be required to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Teaching is likely to include the level 5 ‘Landscape and Culture’ and level 6 ‘Human Geographies of Nature’ modules, and contribution to the MA Environment and Social Justice. Capacity to attend residential field trips (in the UK and/or overseas) is essential. Teaching-related duties include module leadership and associated administration, setting and marking assessments, and the provision of pastoral and academic guidance to students. The successful candidate will be supported in developing a solid research profile. You will be joining a relatively small team of staff who enjoy working together to provide a high quality experience for our students, and who are all active in research and publication. The post is available from January 2025.
Key requirements
A doctoral qualification, with expertise in cultural geography, is essential. Candidates should have some prior teaching experience and be able to demonstrate ongoing commitment to research and publication. There will be a clear expectation that the successful candidate will work towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy if this is not already held.
Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Pauline Couper at p.couper@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876805.
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.
The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.
We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.
Closing Date - Sunday 13 October 2024 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 25 October 2024
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