Lecturer in Human Geography – Post 2(UK Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

The University of Reading is recruiting a Lecturer in Human Geography within the Department of Geography and Environmental Science. This role sits within a dynamic academic environment focused on addressing global social and environmental challenges through teaching, research, and public engagement.

The successful candidate will join the Human Geography Research Cluster (HGRC), contributing to its mission of advancing research that explores inequality, power structures, and pathways toward more just and sustainable futures. The role is closely aligned with the Global Development Research Division.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate how their research complements and extends existing departmental expertise, particularly in areas such as political, cultural, urban, feminist, environmental, participatory, and development geography.

Teaching Responsibilities

You will play a key role in delivering engaging and research-informed teaching across undergraduate geography programmes. This includes:

• Designing and delivering innovative lectures and seminars in Human Geography
  Supporting field-based learning and applied geographical teaching
  Supervising undergraduate dissertation projects
  Contributing to curriculum development across Human Geography modules

You will also contribute to teaching across related programmes such as Geography, Human and Physical Geography, and Geography and Economics.

Research Expectations

This position places strong emphasis on developing an active and impactful research profile. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting independent and collaborative research in Human Geography
  Producing high-quality academic publications in peer-reviewed outlets
  Developing research proposals and applying for external funding
  Contributing to interdisciplinary research within the department and beyond

Required Qualifications and Skills

Essential Requirements

• PhD in Human Geography or a closely related discipline
  Strong track record or clear potential for high-quality academic publications
  Ability to design and deliver innovative undergraduate teaching
  Competence in teaching core Human Geography theories and qualitative research methods

Desirable Experience

• Experience preparing research grant applications
  Potential to secure external research funding
  Experience supervising student research projects

Academic Contribution

Beyond teaching and research, the role includes:

Participation in departmental administration and academic service
Contribution to university citizenship activities
Engagement with collaborative research networks and external partners

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Reading is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment and actively supports equality initiatives including Athena SWAN, the Race Equality Charter, and LGBT+ inclusion frameworks.

Flexible working arrangements, including job share and part-time options, may be considered where appropriate.

Visa and Sponsorship Information

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to UK Home Office eligibility criteria and points requirements. Applicants should confirm their eligibility prior to applying.

Summary

This Lecturer position offers the opportunity to join a leading academic department focused on critical human geography research and teaching. It combines research excellence, innovative undergraduate teaching, and meaningful contributions to understanding global social and environmental inequalities.