Lecturer in Physical Geography

The School of Law and Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University wishes to appoint a temporary Lecturer in Physical Geography, fixed for one year.

We are seeking applicants wishing to join a motivated and committed team, engaged in research-informed teaching and fieldwork. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, including module leadership, lecturing, marking, student supervision, pastoral care of students, and administration and organisation of teaching.

You should be able to deliver core teaching across the following geography and physical geography modules: Environmental Hazard Management, Introduction to Geographical Skills and Techniques, Conservation and Heritage Management.

In addition, you should also be able to contribute to a wider range of  team taught modules which may include: Advanced Research Skills for Geographers, Geographical Perspectives, Fragile Earth, and People and Planet and Sustainable Futures.

Applicants must have, or be very close to completing (i.e. submitted but awaiting viva/corrections), a PhD in Geography at the time of application. Applicants need evidence of the following: research and publication record commensurate with career stage, ability to maintain and develop a research plan and publication strategy, the potential for excellence in teaching, and a good record of collaboration and team-work.

Applicants are welcome to contact Dr Joe Williams (Programme Director for Geography - josephwilliams@brookes.ac.uk) to discuss the post further. You may also wish to consult our website at https://www.brookes.ac.uk/lss for further details of the School of Law and Social Sciences, and the Geography programme.

You will be responsible for: 

Teaching students using appropriate instruction methods and setting and assessing students’ work.

• Supervising and assessing students’ projects and dissertations.
• Undertaking research leading to international quality publications, seeking funded research opportunities and engaging in scholarly activity.
• Undertaking curriculum development work including planning, development, evaluation and updating of courses and course materials, and supervising course provision.
• Caring for the pastoral needs of students including counselling and guidance in relation to their academic programme.

You should have:

• A PhD, or be very close to completion (i.e. submitted but awaiting viva/corrections), in Geography or a closely related discipline.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates at HE level.
• A proven research record.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have skills in working independently and as part of a team.
• Be able and willing to undertake and, in some cases, lead on administrative duties and to participate fully in the School and Faculty. 

Support in developing teaching practice is offered to all new teaching staff at Oxford Brookes

Interviews scheduled for 12 August 2026.

Please note, this role may not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, and may be dependent on the candidate meeting one of the criteria to rely on tradeable points. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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