Dear Colleagues,
I am circulating the details of a job vacancy here at Warwick. Please kindly circulate among your networks and on any relevant lists.
Best wishes,
Leon
Dr Leon Sealey-Huggins
University of Warwick | Coventry | CV4 7AL
Assistant Professor
Global Sustainable Development
Permanent Position
The University of Warwick is seeking applications in the field of Global Sustainable Development with specialisms
relating to one or more of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals on Good Health and Well-Being, Gender Equality, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace and Justice, or Partnerships for the Goals.
We are a successful and collegial team of academics delivering cutting-edge research, innovative interdisciplinary
teaching, and outstanding student support, and we are looking for an ambitious academic who believes in the value of research as a tool for tackling issues of global significance, and who can demonstrate a commitment to collaborative, trans-disciplinary research,
teaching and learning. We hope to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate educator who uses their knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies to contribute to our dynamic, innovative and engaging curriculum.
The successful candidate will be an excellent researcher, teacher and communicator with a sound subject knowledge
and a growing research profile, able to stimulate and enthuse students from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and with a desire to respond meaningfully to the challenges faced by contemporary society and promote positive changes to secure a sustainable
future. For this particular appointment we welcome applicants with experience of working with large data sets, with a focus on sustainable development.
JOB PURPOSE
To develop and undertake a programme of research within own specialist area leading to the publication and dissemination
of findings which contribute to the body of scholarly research within the field of Global Sustainable Development, and which enhance the reputation of the University in this field at a national/international level.
To develop and deliver modules within own area of expertise that enrich the existing academic provision of inter–and
trans-disciplinary teaching.
To contribute to the overall content of the Global Sustainable Development degrees through the development and
design of appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment materials that utilize a variety of techniques to communicate knowledge and promote understanding.
