Teaching Associate in More Than Human Geographies (Fixed Term) Internal Secondment Opportunity

The Department of Geography wishes to appoint a fixed-term Teaching Associate in More Than Human Geographies starting from the 15th September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The main responsibilities of the role will be to plan, prepare and deliver a third year undergraduate course on 'More Than Human Geographies'. The successful candidate will also contribute to relevant small group teaching, day fieldtrip(s), examination and assessment of this course. 

A secondary responsibility will be to contribute to the MPhil in Anthropocene Studies, through a small number of lectures, dissertation supervision and assessment, and assistance to the Director.

The post holder may be asked to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate research methods training, and outreach and widening participation events within the Department, as appropriate to their overall teaching load.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Geography or a cognate subject, and possess evidence of relevant teaching experience in related fields. They will demonstrate close familiarity with the relevant fields through high-quality research publications. 

Applicants should submit the following documents with their application:

• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A statement (two pages maximum) on the applicant's experiences and plans in relation to teaching and research in relation to More Than Human (and/or related fields).
• The contact details of two referees.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. 

More information about the role is available on the Further Particulars document attached. 

The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

If you have any questions on the role and/or the application process, please email Alessandra Uomo, HR Coordinator, at hr@geog.cam.ac.uk.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in Cambridge on 1st September 2026. 

Please quote reference LC50605 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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