Lecturer in Spatial Planning at University of Plymouth
Job Description
The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Spatial Planning with disciplinary knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following broad areas:
- Urban, regional, and/or environmental planning
- Environmental sustainability and management
- Urban / environmental geography
SoGEES is a large, interdisciplinary School with an enviable record of success. Our research and teaching activities address issues of sustainability on land and at sea, and we are seeking to appoint an excellent candidate capable of advancing our inter-disciplinary activities. You will work within either or both of the social and environmental sciences, and demonstrate an ability to attract research funding and produce high-quality research outputs and / or impact. Teaching will be into the MSc Planning postgraduate programme, as well as the undergraduate Geography and/or Environmental Management and Sustainability programmes.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
To find out more about the role please contact:
Dr Stephen Essex (stephen.essex@plymouth.ac.uk) /
Dr Mark Holton (mark.holton@plymouth.ac.uk).
Closing date: 12 Midnight, Sunday 24th March 2024
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 1st April 2024.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all, and is a signatory to the Royal Geographical Society’s Inclusive Fieldwork Principles.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
