University Associate Professor

2 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Associate Professor in Urban Environmental Change
Are you an experienced and influential academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and research on urban environmental change and related topics? Do you have an excellent research record and proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional world leading research and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University? 
The Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) in the School of Earth and Environment is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated academic with a focus on urban environmental change to join our world-leading team. Following recent successes in student recruitment and grant income from a range of funders, we are seeking to expand our portfolio of excellent research and teaching. SRI is an internationally leading centre for research and teaching in interdisciplinary environmental research. Our research groups include economics and policy for sustainability; environment and development; energy and climate change mitigation; social and political dimensions of sustainability; and climate change adaptation, vulnerability and services. 
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious researcher with a strong motivation to develop and deliver innovative research in the field of urban environmental change. You should have interdisciplinary expertise in cities’ responses to pressures of climate change, food security, agriculture, ecosystem services, nature-based solutions, planning or a related topic. You will have an excellent research record and proven success obtaining funding and a vision to tackle new urban environmental change challenges. You will bring innovative research-led approaches and solutions to our teaching. You will also bring a broad network of existing research collaborators and a strong interest to work in collaboration with new colleagues across the institute and wider University.
You will contribute to research excellence, leadership and innovation in student education across the School’s Masters and Undergraduate programmes, notably the MSc Sustainable Cities. This will include teaching related to urban environmental change, sustainability and research methods, supervising dissertations, contributing to field courses, tutoring and attracting and supervising post-graduate researchers.
The University has recently started a process of transforming its programme portfolio, with a new Leeds Curriculum that highlights: inclusive and authentic teaching and assessment approaches, evidence-based pedagogies, global citizenship and digital technologies. This ten-year project will involve significant development of our undergraduate and MSc programmes. We are looking for someone who will embrace the opportunity to contribute innovative new teaching approaches and new research-based materials to this process.
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year
~ Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
~ Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

If you are looking for a role that will allow you to make a difference, through research and student education, in how cities are designed and managed in a sustainable world, apply today.
Working Time:  100% - we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements
Do you have an existing account, or are you a member of staff?
For new applicants, please register for an account
#

  • University Associate Professor

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in Information Management depending on experience) This role will be based on the university campus ,with scope for some hybrid working. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in  information management...

  • University Associate Professor

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in Criminal Justice/Criminology This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an outstanding individual with an original programme of research in criminology or criminal justice? Do you have the ambition...

  • University Associate Professor

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University Of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in Urban Environmental Change Are you an experienced and influential academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and research on urban environmental change and related topics? Do you have an excellent research record and proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about...

  • Associate Professor in Digital Innovation

    6 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in International Business – International Management Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in International Business and related topics? Do you have an excellent research track record and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about...

  • Associate Professor in Ageing

    7 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    **Associate Professor in Ageing (Clinical or non-Clinical)**: The post will be within the Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR), led by Professor Anne Forster, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds based in Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) at Bradford Royal Infirmary. **To...

  • University Associate Professor

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Theglobalacademy Full time

    This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in the expanded field of Fine Art Practice and related areas? Do you have an excellent...

  • Associate Professor in International Business

    6 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in International Business – International Management Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in International Business and related topics? Do you have an excellent research track record and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about...

  • Associate Professor in Ageing Research

    13 hours ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    **Associate Professor in Ageing Research (Clinical or non-Clinical)**: The post will be within the Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR), led by Professor Anne Forster, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds based in Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) at Bradford Royal...

  • Lecturer or Associate Professor in Architecture

    6 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    **Lecturer or Associate Professor in Architecture**: **Are you an influential academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and research in Architecture? Do you have the ability to provide academic leadership to carry out high quality research and teaching in Architecture? Do you have an excellent research record and proven success in obtaining...

  • Associate Professor in Information Management

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in Information Management Salary Grade 9 (£56,021– £ 64,914  p.a. depending on experience) This role will be based on the university campus,with scope for some hybrid working. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to...

  • Associate Professor in Graphic, Digital and

    7 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    **Associate Professor in Graphic, Digital and Communication Design**: **Are you an outstanding academic with passion and enthusiasm for your research? Do you want to be part of a thriving School of Design in a Russell Group University? Are you an experienced academic leader looking for a challenging senior position where you can influence and shape the...

  • Associate Professor in Information Management

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in Information Management Salary Grade 9 (£56,021– £64,914p.a. depending on experience) This role will be based on the university campus ,with scope for some hybrid working. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching...

  • Lecturer (Teaching and Research) or Associate Professor in Statistics

    Found in: beBee S GB - 2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Are you an academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and research in Statistics or Data Science? Do you have an excellent research record? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? We are seeking a talented researcher in Statistics to join the Department of Statistics...

  • Lecturer (Teaching and Research) or Associate Professor in Statistics

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Are you an academic with a proven ability to carry out teaching and research in Statistics or Data Science? Do you have an excellent research record? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?We are seeking a talented researcher in Statistics to join the Department of Statistics...

  • Associate Professor in Fine Art

    1 day ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    **Associate Professor in Fine Art**: **Salary: Grade 9 (£56,021-£64,914)** This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. **Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in the...

  • Associate Professor in Psychology with Education

    6 days ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    **Associate Professor in Psychology with Education**: **Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching, research and leadership in the field of Psychology, Childhood Studies and Education? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new...

  • Lecturer (Assistant Professor)

    Found in: beBee S GB - 2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for some hybrid working.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an academic with the ambition to contribute to the further development of impactful research and teaching at Leeds University Business School? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading...

  • Lecturer (Assistant Professor)

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Lecturer (Assistant Professor) Lecturer (Assistant Professor) Salary Grade 8 (£ 45,585  – £ 54,395  p.a. depending on experience) This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for some hybrid working. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an academic with the ambition to  ...

  • Lecturer (Assistant Professor)

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for some hybrid working. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you an academic with the ambition to contribute to the further development of impactful research and teaching at Leeds University Business School? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and...

  • Associate Professor in Criminal Justice/Criminology

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

    Associate Professor in Criminal Justice/Criminology This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Are you an outstanding individual with an original programme of research in criminology or criminal justice? Do you have the ambition to ...