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The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences wishes to appoint a Lecturer in one of the following broad areas: Energy transitions Environmental management and sustainability The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is a large, interdisciplinary School with an enviable record of success. Our research and teaching activities address issues of sustainability on land and at sea, and we are seeking to appoint an excellent candidate capable of advancing our inter-disciplinary activities. You will demonstrate an ability to attract research funding and produce high-quality research outputs and / or impact. Teaching will be largely into undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Science programmes, with the potential to expand into at least one other of our programme areas (Chemistry, Geography and Geology). Applicants from the physical and social sciences are encouraged to apply, however it is expected that you will contribute to the delivery of human / social aspects of the programme. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: renewable and sustainable energy; carbon foot printing and life-cycle analysis; environmental business and management; sustainability and systems thinking; social research methods and approaches. Based in theFaculty of Science and Engineering, theSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciencescomprises four distinct areas across the subjects of chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences and geography, each delivering exceptional teaching, support and research. All our degree programmes are professionally accredited and designed with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in mind. Staff and students work and study in the stunning natural landscape of south west England. Our national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterful towns and cities, and 650 mile-long coastline provide the backdrop from which we address global sustainability challenges on land and at sea. An interdisciplinary team of world-class academics undertake teaching and research focused on challenges including climate change, natural hazards, social justice, pollution, energy transitions, land- and seascape conservation and the sensitive development of natural resources. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences comprises nearly 60 academic staff and enjoys excellent support from well-resourced laboratory facilities (including 16 technicians). As well as depth and breadth in and across our subject areas, we have strong academic links across the institution with for example the University’s Sustainable Earth and Marine Institutes. Our staff members hold research income in excess of £13m from all major funding providers, and teach in excess of 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. You will be an enthusiastic team player, and your enthusiasm for your area of expertise will extend to providing excellent teaching informed by professional practice, scholarship and your own research experience. You will be developing / have developed a track record of excellent academic research, commensurate with the level of appointment and compatible with one of the REF 2021 UoAs to which we returned staff (6, 7 and 14). You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Alison Stokes by email alison.stokes@plymouth.ac.uk This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis initially for 30 months due to funding. Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks of 25 April 2022 and 2 May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter (SoGEES holds a Bronze Award) and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,236 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 7/8

Package:

Full-Time, Fixed -Term

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>

Energy transitions

Environmental management and sustainability

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is a large, interdisciplinary School with an enviable record of success. Our research and teaching activities

address issues of sustainability on land and at sea, and we are seeking to appoint an excellent candidate capable of advancing our inter-disciplinary activities.

You will demonstrate an ability to attract research funding and produce high-quality research outputs and / or impact. Teaching will be largely into undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Science programmes, with the potential to expand into at least one other of our programme areas (Chemistry, Geography and Geology). Applicants from the physical and social sciences are encouraged to apply, however it is expected that you will contribute to the delivery of human / social aspects of the programme. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: renewable and sustainable energy; carbon foot printing and life-cycle analysis; environmental business and management; sustainability and systems thinking; social research methods and approaches.

Based in theFaculty of Science and Engineering, theSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciencescomprises four distinct areas across the subjects of chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences and geography, each delivering exceptional teaching, support and research. All our degree programmes are professionally accredited and designed with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in mind. Staff and students work and study in the stunning natural landscape of south west England. Our national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterful towns and cities, and 650 mile-long coastline provide the backdrop from which we address global sustainability challenges on land and at sea. An interdisciplinary team of world-class academics undertake teaching and research focused on challenges including climate change, natural hazards, social justice, pollution, energy transitions, land- and seascape conservation and the sensitive development of natural resources. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences comprises nearly 60 academic staff and enjoys excellent support from well-resourced laboratory facilities (including 16 technicians). As well as depth and breadth in and across our subject areas, we have strong academic links across the institution with for example the University’s Sustainable Earth and Marine Institutes. Our staff members hold research income in excess of £13m from all major funding providers, and teach in excess of 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

You will be an enthusiastic team player, and your enthusiasm for your area of expertise will extend to providing excellent teaching informed by professional practice, scholarship and your own research experience. You will be developing / have developed a track record of excellent academic research, commensurate with the level of appointment and compatible with one of the REF 2021 UoAs to which we returned staff (6, 7 and 14). You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Alison Stokes by email alison.stokes@plymouth.ac.uk

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis initially for 30 months due to funding.

Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks of 25 April 2022 and 2 May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter (SoGEES holds a Bronze Award) and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy

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£35,236 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 7/8

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35326

50296

Academic/Research

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-Time, Fixed -Term

37

FT Temporary Fulltime All Year

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
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