Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geography

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Bath seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geography. The role involves delivering engaging course content, supervising student projects, and contributing to research. Ideal candidates have relevant teaching experience and a PhD. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Hybrid working policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and financial benefits

Qualifications

• First degree and PhD (or near completion) in relevant discipline.
• Successful experience of university teaching in Human Geography.
• Demonstrable potential in research and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver teaching content in the classroom and field.
• Act as Academic Advisor to undergraduate students.
• Supervise final year Dissertation projects.

Skills

University teaching

Research scholarship

Excellent ICT skills

International field trips

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geography

Application Deadline: 20 August 2025

Department: School of Sciences

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: GBP 44,128 - GBP 55,755 / year

Description

We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geography to design and deliver teaching content in the classroom and in the field, across a range of modules within the Geography Subject area. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to undergraduate teaching in one or more of the following areas: urban geographies, disaster risk reduction, global development, sustainability, climate change and/or research methods and design.

About the Role

The post holder will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching across Geography, particularly in areas related to Human Geography. This will include both in class teaching and fieldwork. There will be associated module administration such as assessment, marking and feedback.

The role also involves acting as an Academic Advisor to undergraduate students and supervising final year Dissertation projects. There will also be involvement in the promotion and marketing of the Geography programme through recruitment events and outreach.

The successful candidate will also undertake research activities and be a member of the Centre for Research on Science and Society. Geography staff are currently active members of three research clusters within the centre: Climate, Hazards and Environmental Change, Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation, and Identities and Inequalities

About You

• A first degree and PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline
• Recent, successful experience of university teaching in Human Geography or a closely related area
• A track record or demonstrable potential in research and/or scholarship
• An ability to inspire learners through commitment to excellent teaching
• Excellent ICT skills including e-learning tools
• Experience of module administration
• Experience of, or ability to contribute to, international residential field trips
• Professional experience in a relevant field
• An understanding of HE quality assurance processes

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we're looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary: Grade AcS3/Ac3A - Starting from GBP 44,128 rising to GBP 55,755 per annumThe salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.Interviews: 2nd September
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.