Professor of Physical Geography

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Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences comprises 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 wishes to appoint a Professor of Physical Geography. You will work within the area of physical geography, attracting research funding from prestigious sources and producing high-quality research outputs and / or impact. The post holder will demonstrate skills in research leadership, working with colleagues to maintain and develop high quality, sustainable, and inter-disciplinary research initiatives. A key aspect of the role will be promoting research coherence and inclusivity, nurturing and developing ECRs where appropriate. Teaching will be largely into undergraduate and postgraduate Geography programmes, with the potential to expand into at least one other of our programme areas (Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geology). We encourage applicants both from within and beyond our existing areas of strength (e.g. healthy landscapes, planetary health, sustainable environmental management). The role is based in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Our research and teaching activities address issues of sustainability on land and at sea and we have an enviable record of success. Our 50 academic staff enjoy 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 around 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will: Be a leader, capable of drawing together / or leading successful research clusters. Have a proven track record of developing, executing and leading high quality and impactful research, supported by grant funding from prestigious sources and published in high quality, peer-reviewed journals. Have ambitious, deliverable plans for the future research success of themselves and their colleagues Provide excellent teaching informed by professional practice, scholarship and their own research experience. Support the University’s strategy for achieving Net Zero and realising this within the School. Be an enthusiastic team player 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 Prof. Jon Shaw: by email at jon.shaw@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place week in early December and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. 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 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. 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 and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

Senior Manager - Competitive

Package:

Full-Time, Permanent

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

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 wishes to appoint a Professor of Physical Geography.

You will work within the area of physical geography, attracting research funding from prestigious sources and producing high-quality research outputs and / or impact. The post holder will demonstrate skills in research leadership, working with colleagues to maintain and develop high quality, sustainable, and inter-disciplinary research initiatives. A key aspect of the role will be promoting research coherence and inclusivity, nurturing and developing ECRs where appropriate. Teaching will be largely into undergraduate and postgraduate Geography programmes, with the potential to expand into at least one other of our programme areas (Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geology). We encourage applicants both from within and beyond our existing areas of strength (e.g. healthy landscapes, planetary health, sustainable environmental management).

The role is based in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Our research and teaching activities address issues of sustainability on land and at sea and we have an enviable record of success. Our 50 academic staff enjoy 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 around 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

You will:

Be a leader, capable of drawing together / or leading successful research clusters.

Have a proven track record of developing, executing and leading high quality and impactful research, supported by grant funding from prestigious sources and published in high quality, peer-reviewed journals.

Have ambitious, deliverable plans for the future research success of themselves and their colleagues

Provide excellent teaching informed by professional practice, scholarship and their own research experience.

Support the University’s strategy for achieving Net Zero and realising this within the School.

Be an enthusiastic team player

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 Prof. Jon Shaw: by email at jon.shaw@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week in early December and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

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 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.

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 and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description

Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy

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Senior Manager - Competitive

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Academic/Research

Sun, 6 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-Time, Permanent

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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