Assistant Professor in Human Geography Ref: 40602 (Part time, Fixed term)

Assistant Professor in Human Geography Ref: 40602 (Part time, Fixed term) Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time, 18.25 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade 7 starting at £38,249 to £45,413 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

We welcome applications for a fixed-term, part time (0.5FTE for one year) Assistant Professor in Human Geography (Education and Scholarship) to join our collegial and supportive team.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive department with a significant record of world-leading research across the discipline. In the recent REF2021, Geography at Sussex was ranked 3rd in the UK for the impact of our research.

In this role, you will be working as part of the dynamic team of scholars in the Department of Geography associated with Histories, Cultures and Networks research cluster.

Under the direction of the Head of Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the following modules: Social Geographies (second year core module); Southeast England Field Class (second year core module). They will also be responsible for a small group of first-year Academic Advisees and other small teaching and administration contributions as directed by the Head of Department.

About you

Ideally, you will have a PhD in Human Geography or closely related field or be very near completing one.

Your research and teaching interests should align with those of the Department.

You will ideally have previous experience of teaching Human Geography at degree level and will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and support to students.

You will be a collegiate individual with an enthusiasm to participate fully as an active and integral member of the Department.

About our School

The School of Global Studies was established in 2009 and is one of the UK's leading centres of excellence for teaching, research and debate on the global challenges of our times. With around 100 academic faculty, a thriving doctoral programme, postdoctoral and visiting researchers, the School is large enough to create a diverse interdisciplinary research environment, while maintaining a close and supportive community for its staff and students.

The School has a strong research culture and excelled in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. With an annual intake of around 400 students taking undergraduate degrees in Anthropology, Geography, International Relations and International Development, almost 400 Masters students and more than 100 PhD students, the School is a hub of interdisciplinary learning.

The Department of Geography at Sussex, founded in 1961, has 34 academic members of faculty, as well as post-doctoral researchers covering the whole range of human and physical geography, and three professional support and technical staff.

Our teaching is focused on a range of global issues and challenges, from migration and development to conflict, inequality, geomorphology, urban development, sustainability, and climate change adaptation. Field teaching also features prominently in our curriculum.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on 873743 or to discuss your requirements.