Lecturer in Urban Planning in the Global South (Teaching and Research) at The University of Manchester
Job Description
We are excited to be recruiting for a Lecturer in Urban Planning in the Global South with an expertise in planning for climate change, environmental sustainability, urban planning systems, justice or governance.
You will take a lead in teaching the MSc Global Urban Development and Planning (GUDP) teaching core courses urban development in the Global South, participating in field trips, and supporting student projects/dissertations.
The post is intended to strengthen the research and teaching capacity of the Department of Planning, Property & Environmental Management (PPEM), within the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), and we would expect you to have research and teaching interests (UK and International) in the fields of urban planning and environmental management.
We also expect you to be committed to high quality research leading to publications and to deliver research-led teaching. You will also be expected to teach at all levels, from undergraduates to supervising PhDs and will also be expected to undertake a range of administrative and pastoral duties.
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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, 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 recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Ian Mell
Email: ian.mellmanchester.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.
