Teaching Fellow (Earth Sciences)

Do  you have expertise in basin analysis and geophysics (seismic interpretation and borehole geophysics)?

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow capable of advancing the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science’s interdisciplinary activities.

About the role:

Teaching duties will involve:

• Preparation for, and in-person delivery of, lectures andpracticals
• Tutorials and fieldwork
• Supporting students’ learning
• Setting, marking and providing effective feedback on assessments.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For more information on School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

This is a part time, fixed term role working 27.75 hours per week until 30/05/2027.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Martin Stokes:m.stokes@plymouth.ac.uk

What we’re looking for:

• You should have a PhD or equivalent in geosciences or a related discipline. You will be required to have in depth knowledge of basin analysis and geophysics (seismic interpretation and borehole geophysics).
• Knowledge and / or experience of teaching in closely related disciplines (sedimentary geology, structural geology, earth resources etc) is desirable.
• You should also possess data analysis, geospatial, modelling or related capabilities, consistent with the School’s digital ambitions.
• You will be expected to contribute your technical knowledge and transferable skills to multidisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across the School, including fieldwork.
• An ability to teach sedimentary geology (facies analysis, petrography, surface processes) will be desirable.
• You should be able to work effectively as part of a programme and module team.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us:

SoGEES is a large, collaborative School with an enviable record of success, and our research and teaching activities address issues of sustainability on land and at sea.

The School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, and the Sustainable Earth Institute,alongside world-leading research centres of excellence https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research.

As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research and teaching 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.

Application Process:

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

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date – Wednesday 22^nd June 2026 – 12 o’clock midnight

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