Overview
Lecturer (Teaching) in Geospatial Science and Physical Geography
As Lecturer (Teaching) in Geospatial Science and Physical Geography, you will contribute to teaching and learning within the School of The Environment, with responsibility for the development, preparation and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including module leadership where appropriate, and contributing to curriculum development with international and intercultural experiences.
You will join a School known for excellent teaching, high student satisfaction, and a strong emphasis on experiential learning through fieldwork, student-led projects, and simulation, in the UK and internationally.
This role is with Peoples Future Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) and involves adopting inclusive, engaging and experiential approaches to teaching and assessment, in both face-to-face and online environments.
Responsibilities
* Develop, prepare and deliver teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including module leadership where appropriate.
* Contribute to the development, organisation and management of the curriculum to include international and intercultural experiences.
* Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver modules, supervise student research and project work, and act as a workplace learning advisor.
* Adopt and promote engaging, inclusive and experiential approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in both face-to-face and online environments.
* Ensure teaching is informed by contemporary research and develops students’ ability to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
Qualifications
PhD (or equivalent), or a good Honours Degree and/or Master’s Degree if from a Professional practice background with appropriate professional qualifications and/or membership that might be considered equivalent to a PhD.
Our Successful Candidate
* Expertise in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, environmental modelling, land and environmental surveying, and physical geography.
* Experience in both theoretical and applied dimensions; contribute to teaching across undergraduate degree and degree apprenticeship programmes.
* Beneficial to have applied or practical field experience in UAV (drone) operation and analysis, mobile/web mapping applications, hydrography, utilities surveying or asset management, and topographic/engineering/construction surveying to support real-world problem solving and industry-relevant training.
* Experience designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences; candidates from professional practice with relevant, recent experience in GIS, remote sensing or surveying are welcomed.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Peoples Future Limited, you will have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits, including:
* Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
* 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
* Life Assurance 4x Salary
* BUPA Cash Plan
* CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers
Culture
Equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded within the organisation and form a key focus of our values. We harness diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities and experiences to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Personal Specification
To view the full job description and person specification, please refer to the job posting.
Application Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Education and Science
* Industries: Higher Education and Environmental Services
We look forward to hearing from you!
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