Lecturer in Environmental Geography

Birkbeck University of London; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Environmental Geography to teach and lead programs on sustainability and climate change. This part-time role involves delivering undergraduate and postgraduate modules and supporting diverse learners in a dynamic academic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

31 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits in HE sector

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching geography, environment, sustainability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Strong commitment to supporting adult learners and part-time students.
• Proven track record in course/module development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach modules on Environmental Processes, Climate Change, and Environment and Policy.
• Act as Programme Director for MSc Climate Change.
• Ensure high-quality student support and engagement.

Skills

Environmental Geography

Sustainability

Climate Change

Teaching

Student Support

Education

PhD in Geography or related field

Job description

Lecturer in Environmental Geography

Are you an environmental geographer enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge on sustainability and climate change?

We are seeking to appoint an environmental geographer to join our team, teaching geography, environment, sustainability, and climate change programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will contribute to modules on ‘Environmental Processes’, ‘Climate Change’, ‘Environment and Policy’, and ‘Living with Climate Change’, and will act as Programme Director for our MSc Climate Change.

This position has arisen due to the secondment of the current postholder to lead an externally funded environmental education project. Applicants should be committed to excellence in teaching and student support, particularly meeting the needs of adult learners and those studying part-time and flexibly.

Contract

This is a part-time position, working 28 hours per week (FTE), on a fixed-term basis for 2 years starting 25 September 2023.

Salary and Benefits

The salary ranges from £33,892 to £46,843 per annum pro rata (80% of £42,365 rising to £58,554 FTE). Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all located in the heart of Central London.

The salary is pro-rated for this part-time role and is on the College's London pay scale, which includes a consolidated weighting/allowance applicable to staff whose contractual work location is in Greater London.