Lecturer in Physical Geography

Job reference: HUM-027951

Salary: £41,421-£56,921 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: Geography

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 27/03/2025

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: School of Environment, Education & Development

Background

This appointment forms part of an ambitious plan for further developing the research and teaching capacity in the Department of Geography. We are looking to appoint an outstanding candidate who will complement and extend our existing research in Physical Geography, specifically in the field of peatland science.

The appointee will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as undertake a range of administrative and pastoral duties.

We are particularly interested to attract peatland researchers that will support and complement the wider research and skills within the Environmental Processes Research Group and the Department of Geography, for example in the fields of hydrology, carbon cycling, ecological restoration, and landscape resilience.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of working on a range of peatland environments around the world.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Emma Shuttleworth, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography

Email: emma.shuttleworth@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.