Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

About the role

We welcome applications for a fixed-term (one year) Assistant Professorship in Physical Geography (Education and Scholarship) to join our collegial and supportive team.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive department with a significant record of world-leading research across the discipline. In the recent REF2021 Geography at Sussex was ranked 3rd in the UK for the impact of our research.

This is a maternity cover role and you will be working as part of the dynamic team of scholars in the Department of Geography associated with the Climate Change and Society research cluster.

Under the direction of the Head of Department, the successful candidate will make a contribution to teaching the following modules: The Natural World (first year core BSc module); Global Climate Change (second year core BSc module); Geographies of the Living Earth (second year optional BSc module). They will also be responsible for a small group of first year Academic Advisees, a methods workshop on our MA/MSc research training module, and other small teaching contributions and/or administrative tasks as directed by the Head of Department. They will also have the opportunity to develop their scholarship in their field of teaching and research.

About you

Ideally, you will have a PhD in Physical Geography or closely related field. Your research and teaching interests should align with those of the Department.

You will ideally have previous experience of teaching Physical Geography at degree level and will be passionate about delivering high quality teaching and support to students.

You will be a collegiate individual with an enthusiasm to participate fully as an active and integral member of the Department.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Global Studies  on our website.

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package .

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Simon Rycroft (s.p.rycroft@sussex.ac.uk ) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page .

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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