School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Part-time (0.5 FTE) and Fixed Term for 34 months, starting 1st October 2026
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
This is an opportunity to join Geography and Environment at Loughborough University, part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Applications are invited for the position of University Teacher in Human Geography. This post has been made available due to a major externally funded award to a member of academic staff. We are seeking applications from outstanding candidates to deliver teaching on the Loughborough Geography and Environment suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a particular interest and expertise in Human Geography. Specific expertise in political and social geography, as well as an ability to teach across a range of human geography themes would be advantageous.
The candidate must have experience of teaching and will contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate (BA, BSc) and postgraduate (MA, MSc) modules such as ‘Unequal Worlds’, ‘Social Difference’, ‘Globalization’ and ‘Geographical Research: Design and Practice’. Support of other areas of the curriculum will be required, and a willingness to engage in fieldwork and residential fieldcourses is expected.
Candidates are expected to have a PhD in human geography or a closely related discipline and the clear potential to contribute to the University Strategy of ‘Creating Better Futures. Together’ in a high-performing HE environment.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Inter-disciplinarity and international encounters are fostered across s six departments: Communication and Media; Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; International Relations, Politics and History and Law.
Geography and Environment is internationally recognised for its interdisciplinary, collaborative research focused on understanding our social and environmental futures, and for providing an exceptional student experience. The Department is ranked Top10 in the UK for Geography and Environment in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
About You
- You should have subject expertise in relevant areas in human geography, such as political geography, social geography, globalisation, qualitative methods.
- You should have a student-centered approach to student education demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the student experience.
- You should incorporate the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching and academic citizenship.
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Michael Hoyler, Head of Geography and Environment, via email to [email protected].
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process
For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.
Staff from under-represented groups in higher education and the discipline, including those from racialised minorities, who have a physical or invisible disability, or are neurodivergent, are particularly encouraged to apply. The University is a Disability Confident employer, a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion Scheme and holds Race Equality Charter and Athena SWAN bronze awards.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact [email protected]. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 18th August 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
