Lecturer (Teaching) in Chemical Engineering

About us

The Department of Chemical Engineering is routinely recognised among the very top departments in Europe and among the top 20 departments in the world in the QS World University Subject Rankings. The department has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from the molecular scale to the scale of large industrial plants, at the heart of which lie chemical transformations by which raw materials are converted to products such as fuels, commodity and specialty chemicals, pharma-ceuticals, construction materials and consumer products. Our current awareness of the world’s finite material and energy resources demands that these products are obtained in a sustainable, efficient and environmentally acceptable fashion and that new energy solutions are implemented. Within this exciting and demanding context, the department develops innovative and impactful technological solutions that leverage advances in basic science addressing Global Grand Challenges in domains such as Advanced Manufacturing; Functional Materials; Health; and Energy, Water, CO2, Environment and Sustainability.

UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK and has world-class standing. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from molecular scale to complex systems.

The department is one of the founding members of the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering and is home to the EPSRC “Frontier Engineering” Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering (CNIE), and the Electrochemical Innovation Laboratory (EIL). For more information see Chemeng

About the role

The role holder will contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum and will assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. The role holder will also be tasked with identifying, developing and implementing a range of teaching and learning initiatives, for example incorporating more blended learning into the curriculum and to pilot new assessment and feedback methods.

Salary is £14,392.50-£16,043 per annum inclusive of London allowance (pro rata for 0.25 FTE).

This is a fixed-term role for 3 months in the first instance. The role is available part time, extended term time only.

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

About you

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in Chemical Engineering, and will hold excellent knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals. The post holder will have excellent people skills, with the ability to build good relationships with students, colleagues and external partners, whilst being able to work independently and as part of a team.

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 (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Enquiries should be addressed to Elton Rodrias (elton.rodrias@ucl.ac.uk). Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Katy Le Lion (Head of Operations) at chemeng.department.manager@ucl.ac.uk.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact chemeng.safety@ucl.ac.uk.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.

Our department holds an Athena Swan Gold award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.