Job Description
About the Institution
University College London is recognised globally for academic excellence and research impact. Within its renowned The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, the UCL Energy Institute brings together researchers and educators tackling some of the most urgent challenges in energy demand, decarbonisation, and data-driven decision-making.
The Institute collaborates across four specialist centres:
- UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
- UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage
- UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources
- UCL Energy Institute
- This role offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of energy professionals at a world-leading university.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) to contribute to two specialist MSc programmes:
- MSc Smart Energy and the Built Environment (SEBE)
- MSc Energy Systems and Data Analysis (ESDA)
- This is primarily a teaching-focused academic role with leadership responsibilities and significant student engagement.
What You Will Be Doing
Teaching & Module Leadership
You will:
- Lead the Data Analytics in the Smart Built Environment module (SEBE).
- Teach on the Energy Data Analytics in the Built Environment module (ESDA).
- Contribute to other MSc and BSc modules within Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources (SBEER).
- Manage module delivery including Moodle preparation, lecture design, coursework setting, marking, and student support.
- Supervise postgraduate dissertations.
- Your overall teaching commitment will be equivalent to three modules.
Programme Leadership (SEBE)
You will serve as Course Director (Programme Lead) for SEBE, with responsibility for:
- Programme coordination and administration
- Student recruitment and marketing activities
- Oversight of exam board documentation
- Programme development and review
- Induction week organisation
- Pastoral care and student experience leadership
- This is an excellent opportunity to gain formal academic leadership experience within a globally respected institution.
Who We Are Looking For
You will bring:
A PhD in a quantitative discipline related to energy demand, buildings, data science, or a closely aligned field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Demonstrable expertise in statistical or data analytics methods.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Strong communication, organisation, and student engagement skills.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusive education.
Visa & International Applicants
UCL is licensed to sponsor eligible candidates under UK immigration rules. Sponsorship is subject to meeting the relevant criteria set by:
- UK Skilled Worker visa guidance
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
- Right to work checks
- English language requirements
- Graduate visa information (for eligible applicants already in the UK)
Rewards & Benefits
UCL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 41 days total annual leave (including bank holidays and closure days)
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
Immigration loan support
- Relocation assistance (for eligible roles)
- On-site nursery and gym facilities
- Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted medical insurance options
- Full details can be found on the UCL rewards and benefits webpage.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
As London’s Global University, UCL values diversity as central to innovation and excellence. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals currently underrepresented in higher education, including:
- People from ethnic minority backgrounds
- Disabled applicants
- LGBTQI+ individuals
- Women (for senior grade roles)
The department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing gender equality.