Vacancy at Loughborough University

University of Groningen; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough University seeks an Assistant Lecturer in Human Geography for a fixed term of 2 years starting February 2014. The candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate expertise in teaching and research within an academic environment. This role includes supervising postgraduate students and contributing to various modules.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Human Geography.
• Experience in teaching and supervising dissertation students preferred.
• Expertise in economic, political or urban geography advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching a range of modules, including postgraduate taught modules.
• Supervise dissertation students.

Skills

Experience in academic environment

Emerging research profile

Education

PhD in Human Geography

Job description

Assistant Lecturer in Human Geography, Loughborough University, UK

Fixed-term for 2 years commencing on 1 February 2014 (or as soon as possible thereafter); salary range £28,132 to £36,661.

The Department of Geography, which sits with the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences, seeks to appoint an assistant lecturer in human geography from 1 February 2014.

Applicants with a PhD in Human Geography, experience of the academic environment, and possessing an emerging research profile are welcomed. You will be expected to contribute to teaching on a range of modules, including postgraduate taught modules and to supervise dissertation students. Expertise in economic, political or urban geography will be an advantage.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 December 2013; interviews will be held on 16 January 2014.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Helen Rendell, Head of Department, Professor of Physical Geography, by email at: [e-mail] , or by telephone on [phone]. In addition, please feel free to contact any of our human geography staff.

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