Lecturer in Glaciology

Job title:

Lecturer in Glaciology

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateSchool of Earth and Environmental SciencesAdvertLecturer in Glaciology
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff UniversityThe School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University, is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in Glaciology.The successful candidate should share our passion for high quality research and research-led education and will contribute to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of Earth and Environmental Sciences and will also supervise MSc and PhD thesis students. The successful candidate will show evidence of ability to develop and sustain an internationally recognised, externally funded interdisciplinary research programme in glaciology. We are particularly interested in hiring academics who research the processes important in climate change impacts on glacial environments using remote sensing and/or environmental modelling and who can develop synergies across our existing research portfolio.The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is a lively and dynamic community that aims to promote sustainability through education, dissemination, and direct participation, enabling students and staff to make positive changes to our environmental impact, in particular supporting Cardiff University’s declaration of a Climate Emergency and aim to become carbon neutral (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030.The School is also committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting inclusive working practices in STEMM subjects in higher education. Staff and students from the School are active members of the global Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE) community. We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority because they are under-represented within the School at these levels.The position is full-time (35 hours per week) available immediately and is fixed-term for 36 months.The appointments will be made, dependent on relevant qualification and experience within salary band £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Jenny Pike, Head of School, Email: or Professor Andrew Kerr, Director of Learning and Teaching, Email: kerra@cardiff.ac.ukFor further details about working in Cardiff University please contact Claudia Peña via email:More information on the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences:Important Notes:Applications can only be accepted via the online system.It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number.Date advert posted: Tuesday, 3 September 2024Closing date: Tuesday, 1 October 2024Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number18974BRJob DescriptionResearch

• To conduct research within Glaciology and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals, conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level
• To participate in School research activities.

Teaching

• To design and deliver quantitative teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
• To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University
• To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Masters students and the co-supervision of PGRs
• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.

• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world

• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.44,263GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – Teaching & ResearchCareer PathwayTeaching & ResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of quantitative research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

• Climate change impacts on glacial environments using remote sensing and/or environmental modelling Physical glaciology

3. Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level4. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field5. Proven ability to publish in national journals and/or other research outputs6. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research funding7. Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the Schools teaching programmesPastoral, Communication and Team Working8. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication9. The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutorDesirable Criteria10. Relevant professional qualification(s).11. Evidence of collaborations with industry.12. Proven ability to work without close supervision13. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.14. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.15. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Expected salary

£39347 – 44263 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:23:16 GMT

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