The Role
We are seeking a full-time lecturer in physical geography with expertise in geomorphology and hydrology. Your work will include teaching across all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate provision, module leadership, setting and marking assessments, and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. Teaching will encompass both solo-taught and team-taught modules and will include teaching in the laboratory and field, with both residential and non-residential fieldwork. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to develop their profile in research and knowledge exchange, contributing to our growing research environment.
Key requirements
We are looking for applicants with:
· A completed PhD with expertise in geomorphology and hydrology.
· Ability to deliver high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
· An emerging record of research in a relevant area.
· Commitment to collegial and collaborative working across the discipline and beyond.
· A personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, meeting the needs of a diverse student body.
Ability to contribute to teaching GIS and/or quantitative methods would be advantageous. There will be a clear expectation that the successful candidate will work towards Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy if this is not already held.
Additional information
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and skills test. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. At this time, we’re only able to consider sponsorship for candidates who are currently based outside the UK.
For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Closing Date - Tuesday 04 November 2025 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 20 November 2025