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The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint two full-time Lecturers in Physical Geography on open-ended contracts. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who can join our community of geographers, and sustainability and data scientists, to undertake research and teaching in Physical Geography.
The School of GeoSciences is actively building a more diverse academic community. We strongly welcome applications from under-represented groups within the Institute, including candidates who are LGBTQ+, disabled and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
Applicants should have a track record of high-quality research and publication, and the abilities necessary to undertake original research that aligns with differing funder priorities. Our preference is for applicants whose interests will enrich our commitment to field research, and diversify activities beyond existing areas of strength (i.e. geomorphology, glaciology). Areas of research interest include, though are not limited to, the study of:
- Critical Physical Geography (encompassing complex and contested aspects of the physical earth system)
- Environmental Geography (encompassing priorities such as clean air, flood management, soils, climate resilience, vulnerability and adaptation)
- Biogeography (encompassing climate and vegetation dynamics)
We welcome evidence of existing experience with GIS applications and data visualisation in physical geography, skills in science communication, and a commitment to making physical geography a well-integrated part of wider disciplinary and interdisciplinary communities.
We are looking for individuals who are committed teachers, enthusiastic about offering opportunities for experiential learning in the field, and ready to make innovative and high-quality contributions available to students on both of our undergraduate Geography degree programmes (BSc and MA).
The successful postholders will develop internal institutional collaborations (e.g. with the Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes, the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute [ECCI], Centre for Adapting to Changing Environments [ACE], the Edinburgh Earth Initiative [EEI]), as well as impact-generating engagements with external partners and stakeholders relevant to their expertise. They will also make contributions to School citizenship and administration.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Head of Institute of Geography and the Lived Environment, Professor Hayden Lorimer hayden.lorimer@ed.ac.uk
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD in Physical Geography.
- A track record of delivering high quality research and producing academic publications in the field of Physical Geography
- Experience teaching in a geography degree programme in a higher education setting and assessing student performance
- Knowledge of current teaching and learning methods in higher education
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An intellectually stimulating place to work supported by collegial colleagues who will help you to succeed in your career. For information on the reward package, including holiday entitlement, pension scheme and other staff benefits, see our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
The appointed postholder will be based in the Research Institute of Geography and the Lived Environment (RIGLE), part of the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh. RIGLE is home to more than 30 researchers in physical geography, human geography and related subject areas. Our research and teaching span a range of disciplinary areas: in physical geography we have key strengths in geomorphology, glaciology and long-term perspectives on environmental and climate change; in human geography we have a range of strengths in cultural geography, historical geography, health geography and urban geography.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
Shortlisting for these posts will be completed in early August. The appointment process will be held 28th-30th August 2024.
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.