Lecturer in Critical Human Geography

Lecturer in Critical Human Geography

Salary: Grade 8 (£48,149 – £57,422 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher with a commitment to promoting positive social change? Are you passionate about delivering innovative student education in a research-intensive university?  Does your research and teaching offer important new insights into AI and social justice, with a focus on securitisation, the future of work, humanitarianism, politics/geopolitics, or activism?  Do you have a demonstrable commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and student education?

The School of Geography is home to the Social Justice, Cities, and Citizenship (SJCC) Cluster, where, in the context of increasingly diverse societies, unequal cities and uneven impacts of climate change, we develop innovative research, often in collaboration with civil society organisations and community groups to overcome discrimination, injustice and disempowerment and to achieve a fairer world.  We are involved in a variety of local to international research partnerships from small NGOs to government departments. This work is underpinned by our successful record of external funding from a variety of national and international sources such as UK research councils, European Union, British Academy and the charitable sector.  Colleagues in the School collaborate widely across campus and are actively involved with interdisciplinary initiatives and programmes such as the Leeds Social Sciences Institute, the Futures Institutes, the Leeds Migration Research Network, the Global Food and Environment Institute, and the MSc in Sustainable Cities.

Building on these strengths, we are seeking a new colleague to produce innovative research and teaching on critical geographies of artificial intelligence and social justice.  Areas of potential expertise could include: AI and securitisation; AI and the future of work; AI and humanitarianism; the politics/geopolitics of AI; algorithmic activism. Applicants should also have the ability to teach across a broad human geography curriculum (including the use of qualitative methods) and be willing to contribute to new postgraduate programme developments.  The SJCC Cluster is also a leader in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the School, Faculty, and beyond across a range of characteristics (including gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity), and we are seeking a colleague who shares this commitment.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

•    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 14.5% of salary

•    Health and Wellbeing: 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.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Glenda Garelli, Leader of the SJCC Cluster

Email:g.garelli@leeds.ac.uk 

Professor Robert Vanderbeck

Email: r.vanderbeck@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 31 May 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: £48,149 to £57,422 per annum