Assistant Professor in Sustainability Education Dubai

The University of Birmingham seeks an Assistant Professor in Sustainability Education for its Dubai campus. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and student support for the new BSc Sustainability program. Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree, teaching experience, and skills in innovative education methods. The position offers a competitive salary and is open to global applicants, emphasizing inclusivity and professional development.
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Sustainability (Education)

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
About the Role:

We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Sustainability (Education) to join our highly interdisciplinary School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to support the launch and teaching of our new BSc Sustainability programme on our Dubai campus.

The successful candidate will contribute to a range of education-related activities, primarily in support of our BSc Sustainability programme. Key responsibilities include:
• Contribute to leading curriculum development and/or renewal;
• Develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are best practice in the subject area;
• Advise others on aspects of learning, teaching, and assessment;
• Play an important role in student academic support;
• Inform your teaching practice by discipline-based research and/or professional practice in the field of sustainability;

Additionally, you will be expected to advance teaching and learning practice in your modules within the School and play an important role in student academic and pastoral support.
Main Duties:
Education:
• Teaching and examining modules at a range of levels with teaching activities also taking place during weekends and evenings;
• Planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
• Designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging, and academically challenging curriculum content;
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning, and assessment;
Management/Administration:
• Contributing to the administration/management of teaching within the School;
• Making a contribution to administrative activities within the University (e.g., appeals panels, working groups);
• Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour;
Person Specification:
• Normally a higher Degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience in Geography, Environmental Science, or Sustainability;
• Teaching experience and scholarship and/or training within subject specialism;
• Proven ability to devise, advise on, and manage learning;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate ideas clearly to others;
Requirements:
• Experience of delivering sustainability education;
• Experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues;
• Experience using innovative teaching methods;
• Experience or understanding of teaching diverse student cohorts;
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression. The University of Birmingham is committed to creating a fairer university for everyone, and we strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment.

This role is open to applications from candidates worldwide, and we welcome applicants who can bring a global perspective to our community.