University Assistant Professor in Human Geography

The Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge seeks to appoint a University Assistant Professor in Human Geography. The post is available from 1 October 2024.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and will have an academic record appropriate for their career stage, including high-quality research publications, evidence of public engagement and impact, and experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those whose research is in environmental humanities, post-/de-colonial geography, or quantitative human geography, or from those who might contribute to our current expertise in one or more of the areas of polar geography, conservation social science and demography & health.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience: a doctorate awarded in a relevant subject area; evidence of the ability to publish research in leading academic journals and to engage non-academic audiences with their work; evidence of the ability to teach up to Master's level and to supervise research students; an enthusiasm to engage in inter-disciplinary research and teaching; the ability to play an effective and collegial role in the life and work of the Department and the wider Collegiate University.

Further information about the post is available at the link below.

We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in Cambridge in the period 11-13 March 2024.

Please quote reference LC39742 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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