Geography Lecturer: Field Work & Research Focus

University of Cumbria; Ambleside; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Research days

Professional development

HEA accreditation support

Mentor provision

Career development

Job summary

University of Cumbria is seeking a dynamic Geography lecturer to support the delivery of our Geography programme at the Ambleside Campus. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on environmental and physical geography, climate change, and field-based learning.

The role emphasizes research and knowledge exchange, opportunities to publish, and involvement in course design within a practical, research-led academic team.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a relevant first degree, and preferably a PhD.
• Teaching in higher education is desirable but not essential.
• Interest in research or knowledge exchange activities and publications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Geography programme at Ambleside Campus for undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Contribute to the research and knowledge exchange portfolio and publish in the chosen field.
• Support course design and development and foster transformational learning experiences.

Skills

Environmental geography

Climate change

Physical geography

Field-based teaching

Education

First degree

PhD preferred

Job description

University of Cumbria is seeking a dynamic Geography lecturer to support the delivery of our Geography programme at the Ambleside Campus. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on environmental and physical geography, climate change, and field-based learning.

The role emphasizes research and knowledge exchange, opportunities to publish, and involvement in course design within a practical, research-led academic team.