Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06286

Professional Expertise

Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

Yes

Closing Date

04-Jan-2026

About us

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UCL is one of the world's top universities based in the heart of London. It is a modern, outward-looking institution. UCL's staff and former students have included 32 Nobel prizewinners. It is a truly international community: more than one-third of our student body - more than 50,000 strong - come from 150 countries and nearly one-third of staff are from outside the UK.



The Physics and Astronomy Department is located in the heart of the historical area of Bloomsbury. Scientific research and study has been a strong feature of UCL since its inception in 1826 and the Department is currently one of the top ranked Physics departments in the country, and indeed the world. We have forged an internationally renowned reputation for being at the forefront of world leading research and providing high class teaching. Those joining us can expect to be part of a dynamic community of Physicists and Astronomers whose enthusiasm for science and innovation is exceptional.

About the role

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UCL Physics & Astronomy is seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Lecturer (Teaching) position for up to 9 months to support the delivery and development of our undergraduate courses. This role will support the delivery and development of our undergraduate teaching, particularly in the context of practical laboratory, computing and problem-solving tutorial classes. Across the year the person in role will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the teaching and learning delivery: from development through delivery to assessment.



The starting salary for this post will be 47,451 per annum aligned with minimum starting salary for Associate Lecturer (Teaching) posts.



This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.



Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.



Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Prof. Ryan Nichol - r.nichol@ucl.ac.uk



We anticipate that interviews for the role will be held week commencing 5th January 2026.

About you

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Working within a professional, diverse and caring team, the successful applicant will be expected to deliver and support high quality teaching and enabling across designated modules and extra-curricular activities throughout the year. They will prepare classes and teaching materials and supervise students in laboratory or computational courses.



The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the teaching in the department including development, delivery, demonstration, supervision and assessment. They will also undertake professional development and research to underpin research-based education in Physics and Astronomy.

What we offer

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At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more!


For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.


You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/