Associate Professor in Sustainability (Education) (Dubai)

Location: Dubai

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Background  

We are recruiting an Associate Professor in Sustainability (Education), who will join the highly interdisciplinary School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES). The position, fixed term initially for 3 years, offers an exciting opportunity to support the launch, teaching and leadership of our new BSc Sustainability programme on our Dubai campus. 

We are keen to attract candidates whose work engages with contemporary sustainability issues, from interdisciplinary perspectives, across a range of Sustainable Development Goals. Our BSc Sustainability is the first such programme in the United Arab Emirates and the post holders will work on the creation of new content, programme development as well as enabling the launch and running of the new programme. We also wish for post holders to work closely with sustainability practitioners, and relevant government officials, in the greater MENA region to ensure that our teaching engages with living projects and that in demand green skills are embedded throughout our modules. 

As well as contributing to BSc Sustainability, the post holders may also provide wider support for the teaching delivery and administration of GEES’ Dubai and Edgbaston based programmes. As part of the broader School, the post holder will also be expected to contribute to our ongoing innovation of teaching and assessment. 

The University of Birmingham is an equal-opportunity employer wishing to recruit talented individuals from anywhere around the world. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community. 

Successful applications will receive a competitive package and play a key role in our ambitious University’s expansion as we enhance our international reputation and global footprint. 

Role Summary  

Contribute at a senior level on a sustained basis to the whole range of teaching leadership and administration, though mainly in support of our BSc Sustainability programme. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs. 

Person Specification  

• Normally, a higher Degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience in Geography, Environmental Science or Sustainability. The post holders must be able to create and contribute to/lead on modules including Global Environmental Issues, Climate Justice and Sustainability Theory, Sustainability Assessment Methods, Research Methods and GIS. 
• Demonstrated excellence in Learning and Teaching, and Management and administration. 

For informal inquiries, please contact either John Round (j.round@bham.ac.uk; Edgbaston) or Mohammad Radfar (m.radfar@bham.ac.uk; Dubai) 

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