"Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Science and Technology Policy (Fixed-Term)"

Ref Number

B04-06146

Professional Expertise

Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£43,374 £51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

15-Jun-2025

About us

UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) seeks to appoint one Associate Lecturer (Teaching) to contribute to taught undergraduate and masters modules, and to undertake related academic support duties. This is a full-time (1FTE), fixed-term appointment, available from 1 September 2025 to 31 May 2026.

We interpret science, technology and society broadly. Areas that we are interested in include but are not restricted to: science communication; science, technology and social justice/equity; emerging technologies; science and technology and the global south; science policy; sociology of science; science education; engagement with science; research methods (from a broad range of theoretical and methodological frameworks); science and public cultures.

About the role

The main duties of the post will involve:

• Teach undergraduate and masters modules in the subject area.
• Complete marking for these modules in a timely fashion.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the modules and with STS degrees.
• Contribute to the academic life of the department.

The specific modules assigned to this post will likely include:

• HPSC0006 Science, policy and politics;
• HPSC0061 (Governing emerging technologies) and HPSC0092 (Responsible innovation), taught together as Emerging technologies and responsible innovation;
• Teaching and/or assistance on teaching on further modules as directed.

HPSC0006 is taught to first year undergraduates. HPSC0061 and HPSC0092 are taught to third-year undergraduates and MSc students, with shared lectures but separate seminars. Particulars about the modules are online in the module syllabus: www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/hpsc.

Additional duties will be assigned, including light assistance with assessment on other modules, one-off sessions with undergraduate and masters students, and light enabling duties, such as assistance with recruitment, assistance with career tutoring, and student support.

About you

Applicants are required to demonstrate expertise in science and technology policy, as well as in science and technology studies. They will have experience in delivering teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Applicants should hold a PhD in an appropriate academic field. If not degree-holding, applicants should otherwise show significant professional development in the area of the subject to be taught. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to working harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds.

The appointee must be available for teaching during the term and times scheduled. The approximate contact time commitment per module is 7.3 hours per week. Please note that this post is not renewable and it is not subject to extension.

For further details of the requirements of the role please consult the person specification and job description.

Application process

As part of your application, please ensure that you include the following documents:

• CV;
• Cover letter (focussing, in particular, on teaching experience);
• A piece of recent writing.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Giuseppe La Rosa, STS Departmental Manager (giuseppe.larosa@ucl.ac.uk). Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on 26th June 2025.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also off er great benefits. Please visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.