Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Structural Design - Industry

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14,300 employees and over 150 nationalities represented in a student body of 43,800 students. Our main location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering (CEGE) is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

UCL CEGE is looking for part-time Associate Lecturers (Teaching) in Structural Design – Industry on the MEng Engineering and Architectural Design (MEAD) programme. The MEAD is a four-year full-time integrated master's that aims to challenge students to develop a critical, independent, experimental and technically rigorous approach to architectural, environmental and structural design and engineering in buildings. Graduates will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be world leaders in designing and developing resilient buildings that deliver excellence in occupation, performance and low environmental impact. The programme has a strong focus on design, with over 1/3rd student’s time spent in the design studio, and on practical engineering methods, with extensive use of advanced fabrication facilities and labs where students are encouraged to develop leading-edge engineering knowledge, judgment and intuition.

As an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Structural Design – Industry, you will:

• Be involved in setting the design brief and teaching materials, as part of the design tutoring team
• Deliver skills-based lectures, tutorials and/or seminars
• Set and mark assignments
• Attend portfolio reviews and assessment panels
• Demonstrate and apply strong knowledge of construction materials, structural mechanics, sustainability principles, and other factors influencing architectural and engineering design, including adherence to relevant structural design standards.
• Contribute to project delivery through an understanding of practical construction challenges and integrated design approaches.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders while managing time and competing priorities to meet project objectives.
• Promote innovation within the building industry, drawing on professional experience as well as teaching and/or research expertise.

This is a fixed-term role until 31 July 2027. There are 5 positions available at 0.30 FTE (10.95 hours per week) or 1 position at 0.15 FTE (5.47 hours) per week. Please specify in the supporting statement questionnaire section of the job application form which role you are interested in, 0.30, 0.15 FTE, or both.

To be successful as an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Structural Design – Industry, you will have good knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, structural mechanics, sustainability and other factors that govern architectural/engineering design, including application of structural design standards. You will also be knowledgeable in project delivery, practical construction issues, and integrated design, and have excellent communication and time-management skills. A keen interest for innovation in the building industry, professional experience and previous teaching and/or research experience are essential requisites.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact cege-hr@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR team at cege-hr@ucl.ac.uk. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

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

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday 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
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.