College of Life and Environmental Sciences

Geography at Exeter is one of the largest Geography Departments in the UK and is recognised as an international leader across the range of contemporary geographical and environmental research. We were ranked 7^th in the UK for research intensity in REF2014, and 3rd in terms of research power in Geography by the Times Higher Education supplement. Most recently, Exeter was ranked 11^th in the world for Geography in the QS 2018 world rankings

Human Geography at Exeter is diverse and leading-edge, with over 30 permanent academic staff.Our work is influential in shaping research agendas in fields that include geographies of health, more-than-human geographies, geographies of science and technology, cultural geographies, political, performative and activist geographies, contemporary urbanisation, migration and refugee studies and environmental sustainability,climate change and resilience.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a new, full time Lecturer in Human Geographer, to be based at the Exeter campus, who will contribute to extending the research profile of Geography. For this post we especially welcome applications from those working in the areas of political geographies, mobilities and/or urban geographies.

The post holder will be expected to:

1. fulfil research, teaching and administration duties as a Lecturer in the Department of Geography;

2. build the research profile of human geography at Exeter, generating new funding, and attracting and supervising post-doctorate researchers and postgraduate research students.

3. collaborate with colleagues both within the Department and the University of Exeter as a whole in order to develop and support human geography research and teaching within the context of the College and department.

4. contribute to the general operation of the Department and College as a member of its academic team.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will have:

A PhD or equivalent in Human Geography and evidence of an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research

Depending on career-stage, a strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding

An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research

Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and Masters-level programmes

Involvement in projects which develop impact, or clear plans to develop impactful research agendas.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we're fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

41 days leave per year

Options for flexible working

Numerous discounts at leading retailers

Onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme

Sector leading policies around maternity,adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Interviews are expected to take place in late July. 

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Professor John Wylie,Director of Human Geography Research(telephone 01392 723339) or email J.W.Wylie@Exeter.ac.uk; or Professor Henry Buller, Head of Geography, (telephone 01392 723846) or email H.Buller@Exeter.ac.uk