Lecturer (Teaching) in Financing Net Zero and Healthy Buildings(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

About Us

The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) sits within UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment, home to four world-class institutes driving research and education across sustainability, energy, health, and environmental design.

This post is a joint appointment between the UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering (IEDE) and the UCL Energy Institute, both internationally recognised for their contributions to advancing sustainable built environments.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) in Financing Net Zero and Healthy Buildings to join our growing interdisciplinary academic community.

The postholder will play a key role in strengthening teaching and curriculum development at the intersection of sustainable finance, health and well-being in buildings, and the transition to net-zero carbon.

This is a permanent, full-time position, available to start from 1 November 2025 (subject to recruitment timelines).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead teaching in areas related to finance and investment for sustainable, low-carbon buildings.
• Develop new teaching modules on economic instruments, funding mechanisms, and financial models supporting the transition to net-zero and healthy buildings.
• Teach students to assess cost-benefit, life-cycle, and health economics impacts of building design and retrofit strategies.
• Integrate big data analysis and well-being metrics into financial decision-making frameworks for the built environment.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching across programmes such as the BSc/MEng Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources.
• Support students in developing the critical and analytical skills needed to address complex sustainability challenges.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and institutes to promote innovative and inclusive teaching practice.
• Undertake associated administrative, pastoral, and quality assurance duties.

About You

You will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, sustainability, energy systems, or the built environment.
• Expertise in financial analysis, investment modelling, or sustainable finance, with applications to net-zero, building design, or urban sustainability.
• Experience in designing and delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching in higher education.
• The ability to connect financial theory with environmental and social outcomes, linking sustainability, health, and well-being in the built environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary engagement skills.
• A commitment to student development and to advancing teaching innovation within UCL’s world-leading academic environment.
• A Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent professional experience in teaching and learning is desirable.

What We Offer

In addition to this exciting opportunity, UCL provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 41 days’ annual leave (27 days leave + 8 bank holidays + 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave per year
• Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
• Immigration and relocation support (where eligible)
• On-site nursery and gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services
• Discounted private medical insurance

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At UCL, we believe diversity drives creativity and innovation. As London’s Global University, we are committed to building an inclusive community where everyone can thrive and belong.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ communities, and, for Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

The department proudly holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our ongoing progress and commitment to advancing gender equality.