The School of Law and Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University wishes to appoint a Lecturer (0.5 FTE) in Human Geography.
We are seeking applicants wishing to join a motivated and committed team, engaged in research-informed teaching and fieldwork. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, including module leadership, lecturing, marking, student supervision, pastoral care of students, and administration and organisation of teaching.
You should be able to deliver core teaching across a range of human geography topics and modules. These may include the following team taught modules: Introduction to Geographical Skills and Techniques, Advanced Research Skills for Geographers, Geographical Perspectives, Global Change, Sustainable Futures, and People and Planet, Fragile Earth (both new modules for 2026). There will likely be opportunities to develop specialist new modules in the future.
We welcome applicants whose expertise contributes to applied, data-informed human geography addressing contemporary global challenges. This may include specialisms such as digital and quantitative geographies (e.g. GIS and data analysis), sustainability and resource management (including energy and security), and social dimensions of change such as migration.
An ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the teaching of geographical research methods is essential.
Applicants must have, or be very close to completing (i.e. submitted but awaiting viva/corrections), a PhD in Geography at the time of application. Applicants need evidence of the following: research and publication record commensurate with career stage, ability to maintain and develop a research plan and publication strategy, the potential for excellence in teaching, and a good record of collaboration and team-work.
Applicants are welcome to contact Dr Joe Williams (Programme Director for Geography -
[email protected]) to discuss the post further. You may also wish to consult our website at https://www.brookes.ac.uk/lss for further details of the School of Law and Social Sciences, and the Geography programme.
You will be responsible for:
Teaching students using appropriate instruction methods and setting and assessing students’ work.
- Supervising and assessing students’ projects and dissertations.
- Undertaking research leading to international quality publications, seeking funded research opportunities and engaging in scholarly activity.
- Undertaking curriculum development work including planning, development, evaluation and updating of courses and course materials, and supervising course provision.
- Caring for the pastoral needs of students including counselling and guidance in relation to their academic programme.
You should have:
- A PhD, or be very close to completion (i.e. submitted but awaiting viva/corrections), in Geography or a closely related discipline.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates at HE level.
- A proven research record.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have skills in working independently and as part of a team.
- Be able and willing to undertake and, in some cases, lead on administrative duties and to participate fully in the School and Faculty.
Support in developing teaching practice is offered to all new teaching staff at Oxford Brookes.
Please note, due to the fractional basis this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system.
Benefits
Our employees' well-being, physical, mental and financial, is incredibly important to us. This is why we offer our employees a varied and comprehensive benefits package.
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy 35 days holiday, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).
In addition, all employees have access to:
- Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities and access to a variety of other university facilities including NHS Dentist, Brookes on-site Nursery
- Discounted travel options (Discounted bus travel in and around Oxford, Park & ride scheme, Interest-free loans for travel tickets and cycle to work scheme)
- TOTUM card discount scheme
- Relocation scheme - £5000 for candidates moving more than 30 miles on a permanent basis
- Training and development opportunities
- Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instill a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
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