We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography to design and deliver teaching content in the classroom and in the field, across a range of modules within the Geography Subject area.
The successful candidate will be able to contribute to undergraduate teaching in geomorphology and earth systems as well as one or more of the following areas: coastal zone management, river management, research methods and design, geographical information systems, natural hazards
The post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching across Geography, particularly in areas related to Physical Geography. This will include both in class teaching and fieldwork. There will be associated module administration such as assessment, marking and feedback. The role also involves acting as an Academic Advisor to undergraduate students and supervising final year Dissertation projects.
There will also be involvement in the promotion and marketing of the Geography programme through recruitment events and outreach. The successful candidate will also undertake research activities and be a member of the Centre for Research on Science and Society. Geography staff are currently active members of three research clusters within the centre: Climate, Hazards and Environmental Change, Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation, and Identities and Inequalities.
We are looking for someone with recent, successful experience of university teaching in core areas of Physical Geography, and someone who understands the importance of providing students with an excellent learning experience throughout their studies. Ideally this would include experience of leading modules and designing innovative assessments. The successful candidate may be expected to participate in or lead international fieldtrips, so experience with this would be useful.
Salary Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from £44,746 rising to £56,536 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Interview Date - w/c 27th July 2026
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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