Lecturer (Teaching) in Technology and Innovation

Lecturer (Teaching) in Technology and Innovation

Ref Number B04-07603 Professional Expertise Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support Department UCL BEAMS (B04) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £54,931-£64,644 Contract Type Permanent Working Type On site Available for Secondment No Closing Date 17-Aug-2026

About us

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world-leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology-intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship.

The research undertaken at the UCL School of Management has been rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF), placing us 2nd in the UK for Business and Management. The School is accredited by both the AACSB and AMBA, and is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

The School is home to over 2,300 students, with more than 55% from outside the UK, who study across a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and PhD programmes. These programmes prepare our students for leadership roles in the next generation of tech-intensive organisations and new ventures, as well as in finance and consulting firms.

This is an exciting time to join the UCL School of Management, which, since 2025, has been undergoing a rapid expansion to deliver a new strategy that will see staff and student numbers double over the coming years. This growth includes new degree programmes, additional staff, and enhanced facilities at our Canary Wharf campus, supporting our mission to educate socially conscious entrepreneurial leaders equipped to tackle the world’s greatest challenges.

About the role

The UCL School of Management is recruiting a full-time Lecturer (Teaching) focused on technology, creativity, innovation, or design. The role involves contributing to a new undergraduate programme in Technology and Innovation, aimed at developing graduates who can tackle complex real-world challenges using creative and technological approaches.

The successful candidate will have experience fostering creativity, supporting collaborative problem-solving, and delivering innovative, applied teaching. They should be comfortable working across disciplines and combining technological expertise with design, innovation, or entrepreneurship.

Key responsibilities include teaching and assessing modules, supervising student projects and dissertations, supporting students through tutoring, and contributing to curriculum development and wider school activities. Experience with experiential or project-based learning and industry engagement is highly valued.

Overall, the role suits an educator with strong teaching skills, a commitment to pedagogical innovation, and the ability to connect academic work with industry and real-world practice.

Please note that:

• This is a post on the Teaching track/Education and is not an academic research track post.
• A doctorate in a relevant area is
• Application should consist of a 1-page cover letter/personal statement and a CV. Please do NOT attach any published articles or working papers, or additional documents such as degree certificates.

Salary – UCL Grade 8 £54,931 to £62,903 pa (including London allowance)

Competitive salary (includes Market Supplements on top of basic salary listed above)

If you have any queries about the role or needed reasonable adjustments or a more accessible online format to apply for this job, please contact mgmt-hrsom@ucl.ac.uk.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a globaltalent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of both theory and practice within a discipline related to technology, innovation, design, or a closely aligned field. They will have experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and hold a relevant PhD or Doctorate.

The role requires the ability to design and deliver interactive, experiential, and inclusive learning activities, alongside a proven ability to teach and engage students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidates should be able to maintain strong student evaluations through reflective teaching practice, achieving a minimum score of 4 out of 5 (or equivalent).

An excellent command of English is essential, as are outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective and collaborative relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload effectively.

What we offer

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

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.