Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in History of Science

About the role

The main duties of the post will involve:

• Teach undergraduate modules in the subject area.
• Complete marking for these modules in a timely fashion.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the modules and with STS degrees.
• Contribute to the academic life of the department.

The specific module assigned to this post will likely include:

• HPSC History of Science, Antiquity to Enlightenment
• HPSC/BASC Science and Religion
• Teaching and/or assistance on teaching on further modules as directed.

HPSC is a term 2 module taught to first year undergraduates. HPSC is a term 1 module taught to second year undergraduates. Particulars about the modules are online in the module syllabus: .

Additional duties and or modules (including at Master’s level) will be assigned, including light assistance with assessment on other modules, one-off sessions with undergraduate and masters students, and light enabling duties, such as assistance with recruitment, assistance with career tutoring, and student support.

This post is not renewable. It is not subject to extension.

Please note that this position does not meet the requirements for visa sponsorship.

About you

The appointee will hold a PhD in an appropriate academic field by the time of appointment. If not degree-holding, they will show significant professional development in the area of the subject to be taught.

The post holder will have expertise in history of science, from Ancient to Early modern, as well as expertise in the History of Science and Religions. They will have excellent teaching and presentation skills, as well as interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. For further details, please see the job description and person specifications at the bottom of this page.

The appointee must be available for teaching during the term and times scheduled. The approximate contact time commitment per module is hours per week.

The post holder will be required to actively follow all UCL policies and regulations, such as Equal Opportunities. The staff member also has a responsibility to carry out their duties in a resource efficient way and actively support UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of their role.

Application process

As part of your application, please ensure that you include the following documents:

• CV;
• Cover letter (focussing, in particular, on teaching experience);
• A piece of recent writing.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Giuseppe La Rosa, STS Departmental Manager (). Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place in late March or early April .

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some greatbenefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closuredays)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance