Lecturer in Energy Transitions/Environmental Management and Sustainability

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The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences wishes to appoint a Lecturer with a social science focus in one of the following broad areas: Energy transitions Environmental management and sustainability The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences 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 interdisciplinary activities. You will demonstrate an ability to attract research funding and produce high-quality research outputs and / or impact. Teaching will be largely into undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Science programmes, with specific contribution to BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability, although the potential to expand into at least one other cognate programme would be an advantage. This post will require you to deliver substantial content specific to the human / social aspects of environmental science and sustainability, and candidates must demonstrate relevant knowledge and expertise, including social research methods and approaches. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in the following areas: renewable and sustainable energy (including domestic and international energy policy, clean energy futures, energy justice / poverty); environmental business and management; community or citizen participation in environmental management; environmental law; systems thinking; social research methods and approaches. Based in theFaculty of Science and Engineering, theSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciencescomprises four distinct areas – chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences and geography – each of which delivers exceptional teaching, support and research. All our degree programmes are professionally accredited and designed with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in mind. Staff and students work and study in the stunning natural landscape of south-west England. Our national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterful towns and cities, and 650 mile-long coastline provide the backdrop for our work addressing global sustainability challenges on land and at sea. An interdisciplinary team of world-class academics undertake teaching and research focused on challenges including climate change, natural hazards, social justice, pollution, energy transitions, land- and seascape conservation and the sensitive development of natural resources. The School’s Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrates the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences comprises nearly 60 academic staff and enjoys excellent support from well-resourced laboratory facilities (including 16 technicians). As well as depth and breadth in and across our subject areas, we have strong academic links across the institution with, for example, the University’s Sustainable Earth and Marine Institutes. Our staff members hold research income in excess of £13m from all major funding providers and teach in excess of 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. 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 global challenges. You will be an enthusiastic team player and your enthusiasm for your area of expertise will extend to providing excellent teaching informed by professional practice, scholarship and your research experience. You will be developing or have developed a track record of excellent academic research, commensurate with the level of appointment and compatible with one of the REF 2021 UoAs to which we returned staff (6, 7 and 14). You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities. 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. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Alison Stokes by email **** This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. It is initially offered on a fixed-term basis of 30 months but then has the potential to convert to a permanent position upon the successful completion of probation. Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks beginning 20 or 27 June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted. 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. 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 (SoGEES holds a Bronze Award) and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£35,326 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 7/8
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>
Energy transitions
Environmental management and sustainability
The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences 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 interdisciplinary activities.
You will demonstrate an ability to attract research funding and produce high-quality research outputs and / or impact. Teaching will be largely into undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Science programmes, with specific contribution to BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability, although the potential to expand into at least one other cognate programme would be an advantage. This post will require you to deliver substantial content specific to the human / social aspects of environmental science and sustainability, and candidates must demonstrate relevant knowledge and expertise, including social research methods and approaches. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in the following areas: renewable and sustainable energy (including domestic and international energy policy, clean energy futures, energy justice / poverty); environmental business and management; community or citizen participation in environmental management; environmental law; systems thinking; social research methods and approaches.
Based in theFaculty of Science and Engineering, theSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciencescomprises four distinct areas – chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences and geography – each of which delivers exceptional teaching, support and research. All our degree programmes are professionally accredited and designed with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in mind. Staff and students work and study in the stunning natural landscape of south-west England. Our national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterful towns and cities, and 650 mile-long coastline provide the backdrop for our work addressing global sustainability challenges on land and at sea. An interdisciplinary team of world-class academics undertake teaching and research focused on challenges including climate change, natural hazards, social justice, pollution, energy transitions, land- and seascape conservation and the sensitive development of natural resources. The School’s Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrates the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences comprises nearly 60 academic staff and enjoys excellent support from well-resourced laboratory facilities (including 16 technicians). As well as depth and breadth in and across our subject areas, we have strong academic links across the institution with, for example, the University’s Sustainable Earth and Marine Institutes. Our staff members hold research income in excess of £13m from all major funding providers and teach in excess of 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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 global challenges.
You will be an enthusiastic team player and your enthusiasm for your area of expertise will extend to providing excellent teaching informed by professional practice, scholarship and your research experience. You will be developing or have developed a track record of excellent academic research, commensurate with the level of appointment and compatible with one of the REF 2021 UoAs to which we returned staff (6, 7 and 14). You will benefit from a positive and collegiate working environment that values and promotes excellence in all academic activities.
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.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Alison Stokes by email ****
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. It is initially offered on a fixed-term basis of 30 months but then has the potential to convert to a permanent position upon the successful completion of probation.
Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks beginning 20 or 27 June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted.
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.
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 (SoGEES holds a Bronze Award) and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
Job Description
Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy
A8700
£35,326 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 7/8
35326
35326
50296
Academic/Research
Wed, 8 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year
Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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