Lecturer in Physical Geography (E&S)

The Faculty of Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The above post is available on a full-time, fixed term contract from the 26th September 2022 until 23rd June 2023.

Geography at Exeter is one of the largest Geography Departments in the UK and is recognised as an international leader across the range of contemporary geographical and environmental research. Exeter Geography was ranked 8th amongst UK University geography departments in the 2022 QS world rankings and 25th in the world for Geography. In the 2021 REF, Exeter Geography was ranked joint third for research environment, 9th  for GPA and 7th out of 56 UK institutions for 4* ‘World Leading’ research

Physical Geography at Exeter is diverse and leading-edge, with over 30 permanent academic staff. Our work is influential in shaping research agendas in fields that include biogeography, soil carbon research, climate change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems and coastal geoscience. Geographers at Exeter play leading roles in the associated Global Systems Institute, Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health and Centre for Resilience in Environment Water and Waste based at the University.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a fixed-term lecturer in physical geography, to run from September 2022 to June 2023 and to be based at the Exeter (Streatham) campus. This is an education and scholarship role to cover teaching and student support activities. The appointed candidate will therefore be expected to contribute to several existing modules in the BSc in Physical Geography Programme, including modules in physical geography fieldwork and research design, as well as more generic stage 1 core modules in physical geography covering the biosphere. In addition, the appointee will run tutorial groups across different stages and provide support for undergraduate research dissertations. Preference will therefore be given to candidates that can demonstrate some teaching experience in areas such as biogeography, biodiversity and climate change and its impacts on terrestrial ecosystems.

The post holder will be expected to:

About you

• A PhD or equivalent in Physical Geography or relevant cognate subject in fields relevant to the areas outlined above
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes
• A demonstrable enthusiasm for scholarship in the fields associated with the post
• Familiarity with the use of a range of geographical methods in physical geography.
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, or build relationships for future activities;
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching;
• Be expected to explore working towards Fellow of the HEA, if not already attained.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy;

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Before submitting an application, you may wish to discuss the post furhter by contacting Professor Nicola Thomas, Head of Geography ([email protected] ) or Dr Ewan Woodley, Director of Education and Student Experience ([email protected] ).

This role may be subject to additional background screening.