Teaching Fellow in Environmental Geography and Ecology


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	£37,694
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Full Time & Fixed Term (up to 2.5 years)

The Opportunity

The School of Life Sciences at Keele University is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Environmental Geography and Ecology. This is a fixed term post (up to 2.5 years). You will have a PhD awarded in a relevant geographical, environmental or ecological field, and experience of supporting student learning. You will be looking to develop a career in higher education and aspire to provide an exciting and inclusive learning experience for students.

You will work as part of our teaching teams to undertake classroom, laboratory and field-based teaching activities, including residential field courses, within the School of Life Sciences programmes. You will be involved in developing teaching materials, setting and marking assignments, supervising student projects, assessing student progress and providing feedback. You will be provided with support and assistance from our team of experienced and innovative colleagues.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

• Excellent staff pension scheme

• Access to continued personal, professional and career development

• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Dave Watson (d.watson@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September 2026

Post reference: KU000005393

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