Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

The Institute of Science and Environment is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic lecturer in outdoor learning with knowledge and experience in outdoor education and the ability to teach outdoor activities.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual, keen to join an enthusiastic team with a passion for creating transformational learning experiences. You will be integral to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as keen to contribute to future developments.  You will have an interest in research specifically within the area of outdoor education and/or learning. Candidates should hold a relevant first and/or higher degree and have a genuine ability to facilitate learning in diverse contexts (class and field based). 

You will join a successful, practical and research informed teaching team with a reputation for innovation in course design and development. Prior experience in teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education. You will be joining a team of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts from a range of discipline areas to support a thriving undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio including BSc (Hons) Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Studies, BA(Hons) Outdoor Leadership & Education, BSc (Hons) Geography and MA Outdoor Experiential & Sustainability Education. A developing doctoral and post-doctoral research environment focuses on outdoor education, sense of place, bushcraft, therapeutic applications, and broader ecological and environmental management of outdoor resources.

Informal Enquiries: Dr Liz Mallabon - Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience - elizabeth.mallabon@cumbria.ac.uk   

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are looking to engage professionals to contribute as Teaching Associates across our teaching portfolio. Teaching Associates play a key role in both covering for temporary absences and providing specialist input in modules.

Please register your interest by completing the on-line application form, which will request information about your preferences in relation to working pattern, location and academic specialism.

Once you are registered, your details will be available to Programme and Module Leaders who will be able to contact you directly to discuss periods of work.

Regrettably we are unable to guarantee periods of work through the Teaching Associate route.

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2019

Sub Section: Academic