Chair in Human Geography
University of Birmingham -College of Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Competitive package for an outstanding candidate
The University of Birmingham seeks to appoint a Chair in Human Geography as part of a significant staffing initiative which the new appointee could help shape. Applicants are encouraged from all areas of human geography and, in particular, from individuals who will provide leadership and direction to the School’s current areas of research strength. Our current research in this field includes groundbreaking scholarship in urban resilience, energy justice and landscapes, political and socio-technical transitions, international migration, connected communities and diverse economies. We are also looking to build our capacities in environmental and energy relations, political geography and geopolitics, economic geography, and development geography. Evidence of a strong track record in publishing work of the highest academic quality and impact, and obtaining external research funding is essential.
The new Chair will work closely with existing staff and contribute to the development of human geography research and related teaching, including undergraduate and Masters students, and the supervision of postgraduates within our thriving doctoral research community.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding international reputation and a track record of internationally leading research (evidenced for example by a track record of high impact journal publications and invitations to give keynote talks at leading conferences and attracting external research funding). S/he will also possess a clear research vision, with a strong interdisciplinary component, excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to attract and inspire researchers of the highest calibre. The appointee will be an inspiring teacher, able to communicate with researchers, undergraduates and the general public.
For an informal discussion please contact Professor Ian Fairchild (Head of School) at [log in to unmask] or +44(0)121 414 4181/4173, Professor Jon Sadler (Deputy Head of School) at [log in to unmask] or 0121 4145776 or Dr. Phil Jones (Programme Leader for Geography) on [log in to unmask] or 0121 4145546.
Candidates interested in a Readership appointment in this area should contact Ian Fairchild in the first instance.
Female and BME staff are under-represented in the School and so we would particular value applications from such candidates. Professor Eva Valsami-Jones is available to discuss the School’s equal opportunities policies ([log in to unmask], 01214145537).
Reference Number: 13850
Closing date: 5 May 2013
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