Lecturer in Outdoor Learning

Are you a highly motivated Lecturer in Outdoor Learning with knowledge and experience in outdoor education? 

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Lecturer in Outdoor Learning with knowledge and experience in outdoor education and the ability to teach outdoor activities.

You will be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, who is keen to join an enthusiastic team with a passion for creating transformational learning experiences. You will be integral to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as keen to contribute to future developments. 

Applications are encouraged from those with an expertise in one or more of the following areas: health & wellbeing, inclusion & diversity, social and environmental equity, contemporary leadership and/or experiential learning in the outdoors.

You will also have an interest in research specifically within the area of outdoor education and/or experiential learning. You should hold a relevant first and/or higher degree and have a genuine ability to facilitate learning in diverse contexts (class and field based) in response to being part of a successful, practical and research informed teaching team with a reputation for innovation in course design and development.

Prior experience in teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education. You will be joining a team of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts from a range of discipline areas to support a thriving undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio including BA (Hons) Outdoor Education, BA(Hons) Outdoor & Experiential Learning,  BSc (Hons) Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Studies,  BA(Hons) Outdoor Leadership, and MA Outdoor & Experiential Learning. A developing doctoral and post-doctoral research environment focuses on outdoor education, sense of place, therapeutic applications, and broader ecological and environmental management of outdoor resources.

Informal Enquiries: Dr Liz Mallabon | elizabeth.mallabon@cumbria.ac.uk  

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

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