Teaching Fellow in Sustainability

University of Southampton Malaysia; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Geography & Environmental Science at a leading university seeks a part-time Teaching Fellow in Sustainability until August 2026, focusing on delivering teaching and supporting student assessments. Ideal candidates will have experience in higher education settings, a commitment to inclusivity, and a passion for innovative teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching preferred.
• Desirable: formal training in or recognition of teaching proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver taught content on Environmental Science and Physical Geography programmes.
• Mark student work and supervise undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations.
• Contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods.

Skills

Experience in undergraduate teaching

Experience in postgraduate teaching

Mentorship skills

Interest in de-colonising physical science curricula

Job description

The School of Geography & Environmental Science is seeking to appoint a part time Teaching Fellow in Sustainability (until 31st August, 2026; with the possibility for contract extension). The successful applicant will be involved in delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and assessment on our Environmental Science and Physical Geography programmes, supporting and mentoring taught students, as well as contributing to the smooth running of the school.

If appointed, you will be responsible for delivering taught content on a range of modules, marking student work (including exams, coursework, and undergraduate dissertations), as well as contributing to undergraduate residential field trips in the UK. You will also be running academic support sessions for students working on group projects, as well as supervising and marking postgraduate dissertation projects (and potentially undergraduate dissertation projects if the contract is renewed). There is scope in this post for contributing to novel and new methods in teaching and learning, and the school actively supports delivery of innovative teaching methods and approaches. You will also be responsible for a defined administrative role appropriate to your experience and expertise.

Experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching is preferred; formal training in or recognition of teaching proficiency is desirable. The School and University also offers mentorship support and a variety of opportunities for skill-building and professional development, including established pathways to achieving Fellowship of Advance HE. We welcome applications from scholars with an active interest in, and/or previous experience with, de-colonising physical science curricula.

If successful, you will join one of the School’s four vibrant research groups: Environmental Change and Sustainability; Economy, Society, and Governance; Landscape Dynamics and Ecology; or Population, Health, and Wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to develop networks with colleagues in the school and across the wider University community, which may be of benefit for future collaborative research funding bids.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Kate Parks (Deputy Head of School, Education; [e-mail]), or Prof Simon Kemp (Environmental Science Staff; [e-mail]).

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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

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