Lecturer in Physical Geography

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Lecturer in Physical Geography

£41,064 rising annually to £44,746

Full Time, Fixed Term - Academic

The School of Law and Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University wishes to appoint a temporary Lecturer in Physical Geography, fixed for one year.

We are seeking applicants wishing to join a motivated and committed team, engaged in research informed teaching and fieldwork. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, including module leadership, lecturing, marking, student supervision, pastoral care of students, and administration and organisation of teaching.

You should be able to deliver core teaching across the following geography and physical geography modules: Environmental Hazard Management, Introduction to Geographical Skills and Techniques, Conservation and Heritage Management.

In addition, you should also be able to contribute to a wider range of team taught modules which may include: Advanced Research Skills for Geographers, Geographical Perspectives, Fragile Earth, and People and Planet and Sustainable Futures.

Applicants must have, or be very close to completing (i.e. submitted but awaiting viva/corrections), a PhD in Geography at the time of application. Applicants need evidence of a research and publication record commensurate with career stage, the ability to maintain and develop a research plan and publication strategy, the potential for excellence in teaching, and a good record of collaboration and team work.

Applicants are welcome to contact Dr Joe Williams (Programme Director for Geography - ) to discuss the post further.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students using appropriate instruction methods and setting and assessing students' work.
• Supervising and assessing students' projects and dissertations.
• Undertaking research leading to international quality publications, seeking funded research opportunities and engaging in scholarly activity.
• Undertaking curriculum development work including planning, development, evaluation and updating of courses and course materials, and supervising course provision.
• Caring for the pastoral needs of students including counselling and guidance in relation to their academic programme.

Qualifications

• A PhD, or be very close to completion (i.e. submitted but awaiting viva/corrections), in Geography or a closely related discipline.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates at HE level.
• A proven research record.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to undertake and, in some cases, lead on administrative duties and to participate fully in the School and Faculty.

Benefits

Support in developing teaching practice is offered to all new teaching staff at Oxford Brookes.

Our employees' well being, physical, mental and financial, is incredibly important to us. This is why we offer our employees a varied and comprehensive benefits package.

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy 35 days holiday, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).

• Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities and access to a variety of other university facilities including NHS Dentist, Brookes on site Nursery.
• Discounted travel options (Discounted bus travel in and around Oxford, Park & ride scheme, Interest free loans for travel tickets and cycle to work scheme).
• Relocation scheme - £5000 for candidates moving more than 30 miles on a permanent basis.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instill a sense of community, offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Interviews scheduled for 12 August 2026.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Please note, this role may not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points based immigration system, and may be dependent on the candidate meeting one of the criteria to rely on tradeable points.