Lecturer (Teaching) in Financing Net Zero and Healthy Buildings(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the role

The UCL Energy Institute and the UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering are seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) to strengthen our teaching on:

Financing the transition to net-zero carbon

Healthy buildings and their economic, social, and health impacts

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and delivering modules on sustainable finance, funding models, investment strategies, and economic instruments supporting net-zero and healthy buildings.

Teaching methods to evaluate costs, benefits, and health economics of indoor environmental strategies, linking financial analysis with well-being outcomes and societal impacts.

Developing new modules that connect finance, sustainability, and building performance.

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including the BSc/MEng Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources.

Supervising dissertations, contributing to curriculum development, and ensuring high-quality teaching delivery.

This role starts as soon as possible and is funded until 31 July 2026, with the possibility of extension..

About You

We are looking for someone with:

A PhD (or equivalent experience) in finance, sustainability, or a relevant field.

Strong expertise in finance with clear application to the built environment.

Experience in teaching and/or research on sustainable finance, building design, retrofit, or development.

Ability to integrate financial models and real-world applications into teaching.

Skills to explain complex financial concepts in the context of sustainability, energy, health, and buildings.

Commitment to delivering inclusive, engaging, and high-quality teaching to a diverse student community.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work.

What We Offer

In addition to this teaching opportunity, UCL offers an excellent benefits package, including:

41 days’ holiday (27 annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 6 closure days)

Option to purchase 5 extra days’ leave annually

CARE pension scheme (career average revalued earnings)

Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan and relocation support (for eligible posts)

On-site nursery and gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme and discounted medical insurance

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UCL is committed to being a fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including:

People from ethnic minority backgrounds

Disabled candidates

LGBTQI+ people

Women applying for senior academic roles (Grades 9 & 10)

The department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognizing our active commitment to advancing gender equality.