Study Subject(s):Quantitative Geography and GIS/Remote Sensing
Course Level:Holding a PhD degree
Scholarship Provider: Durham University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: A PhD in Geography or a relevant discipline completed, or close to completion, by the time of starting the post • Expertise that would strengthen and complement existing research-led teaching in the department. • Commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching quantitative methods at undergraduate and postgraduate levels • Aptitude to undertake course development in quantitative geography • Considerable experience of a major statistical package such as SPSS or Stata • Evidence of ability to work independently and collaboratively to high standards • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent organisational skills
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Department of Geography seeks to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Quantitative Geography for two years from 1st September 2011. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching quantitative methods on a range of undergraduate modules on the BA and BSc (Hons) Geography programmes. The successful candidate will have recently completed (or be close to completing) a PhD in a relevant field, and demonstrate aptitude for excellence in research-led teaching, assessment and course development.The successful candidate will provide excellent teaching in the Department of Geography, particularly (but not restricted to) the following: · Teaching quantitative methods on undergraduate research skills modules at Level 1 (taught to BA and BSc Geography students) and Level 2 (BA Geography only) · Playing a key role in the future development of these modules. · Contributing to a GIS/Remote Sensing module at Level 2 · Related assessment duties · Acting as academic advisor (Levels 1 and 2), research methods tutor (Level 2) and dissertation supervisor (Level 3) S/he may be asked to contribute to additional modules, depending on field of expertise. S/he will be expected to provide appropriate support for students, write module documentation as appropriate, follow Departmental procedures for teaching, assessment and quality assurance and sit on Departmental committees. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take the Durham Certificate of Achievement in Teaching & Learning or module 1 of the Postgraduate Certificate during the two year appointment. Teaching in the Department is informed by staff research interests and the teaching fellow will be encouraged to design and deliver material on this basis. The successful candidate will not be required to undertake original research as part of their departmental duties, but they will be expected to engage in scholarship in Geography and take part in the research culture of the Department.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 19 June 2011
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