Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning

Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning, , <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span>As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.</span></em></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Department of Geography and Environment</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Salary is competitive and not less than £68,087pa inclusive of London allowance. The salary scales can be found </span></strong><a href="https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/Human-Resources/Assets/Documents/Salary-Scales/NAC-Scales-August-2025.pdf"><strong><span>here</span></strong></a><strong><span>. Start date August 2026</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: black;">We are searching to recruit an Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning to join a world-renowned group of Economic Geography, Local Economic Development, and Urban Planning experts in the Department of Geography and Environment, which is one of the leading geography departments in the world.</span></p> <p><em><span style="color: black;"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">This post is on the Education Career Track, a career track LSE introduced for academic staff whose primary responsibility is education. </span><span style="color: black;">The post holder is expected to possess </span><span style="color: black;">expertise in the field of Local Economic Development, Economic Geography, Regional and Urban Planning and related disciplines</span><span style="color: black;"> to a demonstrably high level and have a PhD in a relevant field.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: black; background: white;">The post</span><span style="color: black;"> <span style="background: white;">holder is expected </span>to </span><span style="color: black;">have evidence of a strong track record in teaching and evidence of a track record in student mentoring and pastoral care.  They should have the ability to teach Local Economic Development, Economic Geography, Urban Planning or related disciplines at both the Undergraduate and Master level.</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">A commitment to high-quality innovative teaching and fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students as well as a commitment to working as part of a team and assisting in the smooth running of the Department and it’s teaching programmes is essential.</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">An Assistant Professor (Education) in Economic Geography and Urban Planning will be expected to contribute to and improve the delivery and development of teaching in our MSc programmes in Local Economic Development and Regional and Urban Planning Studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the leadership of MSc Local Economic Development.</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p> <p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">Finally, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the Department’s broader provision of experiential learning (e.g., field trips), support opportunities for professional development of students (e.g., through by cultivating exploring links with industry experts and alumni, and/or organising career and alumni events , - which could enhance the student experience), and engage with prospective students and offer-holders in order to help facilitate selection and recruitment of the best students for the programmes.</span></p> <p><em><span style="color: black;"> </span></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.</span></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><span>In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include occupational pension scheme, a collegial environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities. </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ee0000;">For further information about the post, please see the <a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHAmz6ArjERGPTrQTU8ydtQrW5aECtZ0wZmFwYnPynJfYap/9k7JW1Rj5NpFgvLTh/x" target="_blank" title="how to apply document">how to apply document</a>, <a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHAVS20Z5FYKA3s35kvJ4ZRcKH3HamD07K9zg7nb7/h5TsatkyVNTfKthWaXuyjul7S" target="_blank" title="job description">job description</a> and the <a href="https://jobs.lse.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHA/JAY28oWPsP9iyGDYduqIwRT7GvWCSVm9Q6JZUCoLUZPUK7YPTE3SQsxdNvrJucW" target="_blank" title="person specification.">person specification.</a><br> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span>[email protected]</span></a><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span>The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 January 2026 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.</span></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p>, Job Type : Academic Area : Geography & Environment Salary : Above £50,000 Contract Type : Permanent ,

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