Associate Lecturer - Epidemiology

Associate Lecturer – Epidemiology (BSc Bioscience and Health/BSc Biomedicine)

Do you have a passion for teaching epidemiology? Join Birkbeck, University of London, as an Associate Lecturer delivering epidemiology classes to our undergraduate bioscience students this Autumn 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 15-credit Level 6 module, Epidemiology (EPI), taught in the Autumn term (Oct-Dec) with classes 6-9 pm on Thursdays.
• Prepare and deliver teaching materials, organise sessions, communicate with students and provide academic support.
• Mark assessments and carry out other teaching-related duties, including examination duties.
• Commit to undergraduate teaching within the biological and health sciences.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of epidemiology, qualified to the corresponding level of the award (or equivalent professional/industry experience).
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and fostering academic growth.

Remuneration

Payment is based on an hourly rate of £69.68 per contact hour (inclusive of pro‑rated London Allowance and holiday pay), starting at Grade 7. The rate includes a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ of 2.5.

Contract

Fixed‑term, part‑time contract teaching.

Closing Date

Closing date: Sunday 5 July. Interview date: Tuesday 14 July 2026.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

If you have knowledge in this area and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience, apply with us at Birkbeck today.

EEO

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.