Dear all - see below for an exciting job at the OU - the post has developed from new teaching initiatives, but is like any other post at the OU in terms of research opportunities. Any informal inquiries should be directed to Steve Pile at [log in to unmask], further particulars can be viewed by following the link in the advert. Steve Dr Steve Hinchliffe Reader in Environmental Geography and Director of Research for Geography Faculty of Social Sciences Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA England Tel: 44(0) 1908 654479 Web Page <http://www.open.ac.uk/socialsciences/staff/people-profile.php?staff_id=975492> Lecturer in Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences Based in Milton Keynes £27,466 - £32,796 or £33,779 - £40,335 (depending on qualifications and experience) circulation date : 17/09/2007 closing date : 19/10/2007 The Department of Geography, rated 5* in the 2001 RAE, wishes to recruit a new member of staff to strengthen both its teaching and research. You are invited to apply for this position if you wish to work on Geography courses that support the Environment, Development and International Studies (EDIS) Programme, both on the production of new distance teaching materials and on the presentation of existing courses. You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the research efforts of the Department, as someone who can demonstrate a research potential of high quality. You will have an active and developing research profile and experience of teaching at higher education level. You should have a strong commitment to collaborative ways of working and to developing the synergy between research and teaching as well as enthusiasm for lively intellectual discussion and debate. Closing date for applications: 19 October 2007. Interviews will be held: 07 December 2007 <http://intranet.open.ac.uk/events/pics/jobs/2007918_35506_o3.doc> <http://intranet.open.ac.uk/events/pics/jobs/2007918_35506_o3.doc> Please quote reference 3912 We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be interviewed. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape. (Minicom 01908 654901 for hard of hearing).