Teaching in Quantitative Social Sciences and Technologies(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

Job Description

About Us

University College London (UCL) is one of the world’s leading universities, ranked 9th globally, 5th in Europe, and 2nd in London (QS World University Rankings 2025). With over 52,000 students from more than 150 countries, UCL offers an exceptional breadth of programmes across Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Education, Laws, Life and Medical Sciences, and Engineering.

The Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) is home to the UK’s leading interdisciplinary degree, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc). The BASc combines the breadth of arts and sciences with the opportunity for students to specialise in key disciplinary pathways, preparing graduates for diverse careers and postgraduate study at world-class institutions such as UCL, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Cornell, and Johns Hopkins.

The department also delivers the BA in Creative Arts and Humanities (BACAH), the MASc in Creative Health, and the Interdisciplinary Societies, Arts and Sciences PhD Programme.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) in Quantitative Social Sciences and Technologies to join the Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc). This fixed-term post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our innovative teaching portfolio and interdisciplinary curriculum.

The postholder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with particular focus on the BASc in Arts and Sciences and MASc in Creative Health. The role emphasises interdisciplinary quantitative approaches, including:

AI and large language models (LLMs) with social and behavioural applications (e.g., network analysis, quantitative economics, social and behavioural design).

Quantitative research methods relevant to the social sciences (e.g., economics, sociology, econophysics).

Technology and digital cultures in interdisciplinary contexts.

Interdisciplinary education and methodological innovation.

Please note: we are not seeking applicants with a computer science background.

The postholder will:

• Deliver and develop teaching across BASc and MASc modules such as:
• BASC0001: Approaches to Knowledge – Introduction to Interdisciplinarity
• BASC0052: Research Methods in Arts and Sciences
• BASC0024: Final Year Dissertation
• Serve as a Personal Academic Tutor to approximately 30 undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the Societies and Sciences and Engineering pathways.
• Support curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration across UCL faculties.
• Teaching will primarily take place at the Bloomsbury campus, with some activities based at UCL East.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in an interdisciplinary field relevant to quantitative social sciences and technologies (excluding computer science).

Essential criteria:

• Experience teaching and developing curriculum in quantitative social science or related interdisciplinary fields.
• Expertise in applying quantitative and technological approaches in the context of social science or humanities.
• Ability to engage and mentor students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working across academic departments that span the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
• A record of interdisciplinary research or pedagogical innovation.

Visa Information

This role meets the eligibility requirements for both a Skilled Worker visa and a Global Talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) legislation.
UCL welcomes applications from international candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

What We Offer

UCL offers a competitive benefits package, including:

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

Application Process

Applications close on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at 23:59 BST.
Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter.

To apply, please submit:

• A CV
• A cover letter or supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, UCL believes that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusion — ensuring that all colleagues feel valued and supported.

We particularly welcome applications from groups underrepresented in our workforce, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women in senior academic roles.