Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental and Political Geography (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Department of Geography wishes to appoint a 0.6 FTE five-year fixed-term Assistant Teaching Professor in Environmental and Political Geography, starting from 1 October 2026.

Within the 0.6 FTE pro rata limits, the main responsibilities of the role will be a focus on Outreach and Widening Participation, curriculum development and teaching leadership, and on contributing to Departmental policy on AI in and for teaching and assessment. As appropriate, the applicant will also plan, prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and practical classes for students on the Geography undergraduate degree and, where appropriate, Master's programmes, with a focus on environmental and political geographies, and research skills and methods. An interest in the Pacific and Small-Island States is desirable. They will also contribute to relevant examination and assessment of these courses.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Environmental and/or Political Geography, or a cognate subject. They will possess evidence of extensive and relevant teaching experience in related fields. The successful candidate 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-three pages maximum) on the applicant's experiences and plans in relation to teaching and research (this should include evidence of teaching leadership, including curriculum development); outreach and widening participation; and on engagement with AI in HE pedagogy.
• The contact details of two referees.

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

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.

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

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

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

Please quote reference LC50692 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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