Departmental Lecturer in Human Geography

The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE), in association with Mansfield College, seeks an outstanding Departmental Lecturer in Human Geography to provide cover during Professor Derek McCormack’s period as Head of School. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading centres for geographical research and teaching, within a vibrant and intellectually collaborative academic community.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong teaching and research interests in cultural geography and related approaches within human geography. Preference may be given to applicants whose research complements the work of Professor McCormack. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across core areas of human geography, including cultural geography, geographical thought, qualitative methods, and field-based teaching.

The role combines responsibilities within both SoGE and Mansfield College. You will deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and field teaching; supervise undergraduate dissertations and graduate students; contribute to assessment and admissions; and support the wider academic and pastoral life of the School and College. Alongside teaching, you will maintain an active research profile through publications, conference presentations, and the development of research funding applications.

We are seeking a candidate who, at the time of appointment, holds a PhD/DPhil in Human Geography, preferably Cultural Geography, or a closely related field, and can demonstrate high-quality teaching, a developing research profile, and a commitment to inclusive and supportive academic environments. Please note that if you are nearing completion, you will not be able to take up the post until your PhD has been awarded. 

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally may contact Professor Derek McCormack: derek.mccormack@ouce.ox.ac.uk

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to outstanding teaching and innovative research in human geography within a world-leading university environment.

This post is fixed term until 30 September 2029 and offered on a full-time basis (1 FTE / 37.5 hours). The role is available to start from 1 September 2026.

What We Offer  

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

Application Process  

You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk  

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 19 June 2026. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity.

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