Job Description
About the Academic Environment
This role sits within The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources — an interdisciplinary hub focused on sustainable buildings, energy systems, and environmental performance. The post is based in the UCL Energy Institute, a globally recognised centre exploring how energy demand, infrastructure, and data-driven methods shape the future of the built environment.
The school integrates research, teaching, and real-world engagement to support low-carbon transitions, digital innovation, and evidence-based building performance.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) to contribute to two specialist postgraduate programmes:
- MSc Smart Energy and the Built Environment (SEBE)
- MSc Energy Systems and Data Analysis (ESDA)
The role blends teaching leadership, curriculum delivery, and student support, offering a strong platform for developing academic management experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Teaching & Curriculum Delivery
- Leading the Data Analytics in the Smart Built Environment module
- Teaching on Energy Data Analytics in the Built Environment
- Contributing to related MSc and BSc teaching
- Preparing course materials and managing Moodle resources
- Assessment design, marking, and feedback
Programme Leadership (SEBE)
- Acting as Course Director
- Coordinating recruitment and programme communications
- Supporting exam boards and curriculum development
- Leading induction activities
- Enhancing student experience and pastoral support
- Academic Supervision
- Dissertation supervision
- Coursework assessment
- Occasional lectures across programmes
- This is a permanent appointment beginning August 2026.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an educator with strong quantitative expertise and enthusiasm for applied energy analytics.
You should demonstrate:
- A PhD (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline relevant to energy demand or the built environment
- Experience teaching statistical or analytical methods in higher education
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to student-centred learning
- Ability to manage academic responsibilities independently
- Visa sponsorship may be available subject to eligibility.
Working Environment & Benefits
Staff benefit from a supportive academic setting and a comprehensive employment package, including:
- 41 days total annual leave
- CARE pension scheme
- Travel and cycle support schemes
- Immigration and relocation assistance (where applicable)
- On-site childcare and gym facilities
- Enhanced family leave provisions
- Wellbeing and staff support services
Equality, Inclusion & Academic Culture
The department actively fosters an inclusive teaching and research culture where diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and student learning. The school holds a Silver award from Athena SWAN, reflecting sustained progress in advancing equality in STEM education.
Relevant UK Government Guidance
Applicants — especially those relocating internationally or entering UK higher education — may find these official resources useful:
- Skilled worker visa overview: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
- Employment rights and conditions
- Workplace pensions guidance
- Equality and anti-discrimination protection
- Sustainability and public sector environmental commitments