Associate Lecturer - Statistics Theory and Practice

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking an Associate Lecturer to join the teaching team and support the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences for the Autumn 2026 intake.

Scope

The role supports a final year undergraduate module in Statistics: Theory and Practice.

• 30 hours of teaching in total
• Wednesdays 6-9pm, October to April 2027

Responsibilities

You will contribute to teaching and supporting students in statistical theory and applied statistical methods, including probability and distribution theory, statistical inference, analysis of variance, linear regression, and statistical programming in R.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A strong academic foundation in statistical theory and applied statistics.
• The ability to clearly explain complex theoretical concepts and support statistical problem‑solving.
• Proficiency in using R for statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Previous teaching or academic experience covering probability spaces, random variables, conditional distributions, the multivariate normal distribution, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, likelihood and sufficiency, maximum likelihood estimators, one‑way designs, analysis of variance, least squares estimators, and simple and multiple linear regression is highly desirable.

Remuneration

Hourly rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro‑rata London Allowance and holiday pay for contact hours worked. This rate is based on a starting point of Grade 7 and includes a 2.5 “Teaching Multiplier” covering preparation, teaching, administration, assessment, marking and other examining duties.

Contract

Fixed‑term, part‑time contract until April 2027. Closing date for applications: 21 June 2026.

EEO Statement

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds. The College is committed to improving the gender and ethnic diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.