Lecturer in Health Geography

We are looking for a Lecturer in Health Geography to join our Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) team in the School of Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE). Teaching diverse cohorts at undergraduate and postgraduate level, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference by providing excellent learning experiences that prepare students for their future careers. Your research will contribute to our extensive portfolio of applied research with impact beyond academia.

Role Responsibilities
Your role will include responsibility for both teaching and research, with a focus on the geography of health and wellbeing.
Sharing our passion for delivering an excellent learning experience for students, you’ll deliver high-quality, engaging and relevant learning across a range of modules, programmes and courses.
Your past experience should enable you to contribute to the delivery of core modules in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in SEE’s Geography and Environmental Management area, as well as more broadly across the school.
You’ll undertake research, both individually and collaboratively and you’ll be well-positioned for that here at Salford, supported by an inclusive and collaborative research environment.

Your Team and life at the University of Salford
The Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) team delivers a range of well-respected programmes at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels. Our programmes carry accreditation from various professional bodies, including the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Current undergraduate teaching is centred around Environmental Management and Geography. Postgraduate teaching includes programmes in Environmental Assessment and Management, Sustainability, Health and Global Environments and Safety, Health and Environment.

Based within the new SEE building, the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, delivers world leading research and teaching across a diverse academic portfolio. The school aims to transform the quality of life for society and the well-being of future generations through a better and more sustainable future.  Within SEE interdisciplinary opportunities exist to collaborate with colleagues in areas such as Biology and Wildlife, Biomedical Science, Built Environment (including real estate, urban development and our two Energy Houses), Smart Cities, Civil Engineering, Acoustics and Informatics.

What’s in it for you?  

Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional holiday days  

Flexible working – we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance (Subject to Business Requirements)

Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential 

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives 

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts 

Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships 

Sustainable Salford – We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038 

Greater Manchester – Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs 

Team Salford – By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support 

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!   watch us in action here!

At the University of Salford, you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect, and thrive. 

‘Applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by Wednesday 13th December and interviews will take place on Monday 18th December.’