Lecturer in Human Geography

Job title:

Lecturer in Human Geography

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateCardiff School of Geography and PlanningAdvertLecturer in Human GeographyThe School of Geography and Planning at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated and well qualified Lecturer in Human Geography, covering a period of research leave. The post is part of our continued commitment to be internationally renowned for generating knowledge which empowers change towards sustainable and just futures.The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community-oriented School that has a strong commitment to upholding our core values: thinking critically and creatively; collaborating openly; taking care of our environment; valuing diversity and working actively towards an inclusive and fair future. We are proud to hold an Athena Swan bronze award. We are an engaged and impactful School and work with a range of stakeholders in the Cardiff Capital Region, Wales and beyond, as we seek to make a difference to people and places locally and globally.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who has:

• The capacity to deliver high quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in human geography, specifically in the areas of gender and development, and social geography.
• Values congruent with the core values of our School;
• Ability to deliver and develop an ambitious and influential research portfolio;
• Help support the continuing advancement of our teaching programmes for excellent student experience, knowledge and skills development.

We are 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. We, therefore, welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working arrangements.Informal enquiries may be made to: ; or Dr Kersty Hobson ( ).Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term until 31st July 2025 and is available from the 1st November 2024.Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.Date advert posted: 05 July 2024
Closing date: 21 July 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 all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. [Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered].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. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. 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.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.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:Post Reference Number18625BRJob DescriptionResearch * To conduct research within human geography 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 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 assessments 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 Master’s students and the co-supervision of PGR’s
• 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 & ResearchAdditional InformationIMPORTANT: Evidencing CriteriaIt is Cardiff University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Therefore, candidates must evidence they meet ALL the essential criteria and, where relevant, the desirable.As part of the application process, you are 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 for each criterion.When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure you name it with the vacancy reference number: 18625BR.Your application will be at risk of not being progressed if you do not evidence you have met all essential criteria. The school welcomes the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.Career PathwayTeaching & ResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education * Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience * An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

• Gender and Development
• Social Geography
• Have a strong grasp of teaching experience in geographical theory and methods, ideally specialism in gender and/or development.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
• Proven ability to publish high-quality outputs in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrable commitment to attracting external research funding
• Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the School’s teaching programmes

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working * Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team

• The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor

Desirable Criteria * Fluency in Welsh, oral and written

• Relevant professional qualification(s).
• Evidence of engaged research leading to societal impact.
• Proven ability to work without close supervision
• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
• 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.
• A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Expected salary

£39347 – 44263 per year

Location

Hobson, County Durham

Job date

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:37:50 GMT

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