Associate Lecturer in Human Geography (Maternity Cover)
Department
Environment and Geography
Salary
£36,024 - £44,263 per year
Grade
Grade 6
Contract status
Fixed term
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus
Interview date
TBC
Posted Date
22/05/2024
Apply by
11/06/2024
Job Reference
13360
Documents
13360 - Associate Lecturer in Human Geography (Teaching & Scholarship)
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Role Description
Department
The Department of Environment and Geography is seeking a highly motivated
Associate Lecturer to deliver teaching primarily on our undergraduate Human
Geography & Environment programme. The purpose of the role is to cover for a
colleague on parental leave during the autumn and spring semesters.
The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community-oriented
department that is highly integrated within an exciting array of environmental
sustainability endeavours at our university. The department is proud to hold
an Athena Swan Silver Award.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who has:
A background related to one of these areas: political and development
geography, human and social dimensions of environmental sustainability,
global development and environmental justice
Passion and commitment to bring about a sustainable and equitable planet
Values congruent with the core values of our department
Ability to develop innovative teaching approaches around a solution-
oriented pedagogy
Ability to lead teaching, supervise students, and provide pastoral support
for an outstanding student experience
Role
To lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of graduate and
postgraduate teaching
To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and
material
To undertake effectively a range of administrative responsibilities,
including module
To contribute to learning and teaching enhancement projects
This post is available at 100% FTE on a fixed-term Teaching and Scholarship
contract, from September 2024 - April 2025. Flexible working patterns and job
sharing opportunities will be considered.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed
PhD in Human Geography or equivalent experience
Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a
willingness to complete the Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher
Education (TSLHE)
Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques and methodologies
Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide
ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
Ability to innovate in teaching and learning, e.g. through the development
or refinement of teaching materials
Ability to teach at any level within area of expertise, and across a range
of subjects at a more introductory level, demonstrating enthusiasm and
commitment
Ability to present specialist material in a logical, coherent and
interesting manner, both to students and to fellow specialists
Ability to disseminate scholarly pedagogic work, for example presenting
papers at conferences and workshops, development of appropriate websites
and publishing articles or papers in academic journals
Experience in teaching and learning in HE at undergraduate or postgraduate
level or in an evidenced similar context
Interview date: TBC
For informal enquiries: please contact the Director of Learning and
Teaching, Dr Adrian Gonzalez at [email protected]
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL
be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black,
Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the
University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and
inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
