Academic ConnectLecturer (Teaching)
Ref Number
B02-08789
Professional Expertise
Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£54,172-£63,752
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
04-Jun-2025
About us
The Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre (CTC) is a UKCRC registered and NCRI Clinical Trials Unit group member: https://www.ctc.ucl.ac.uk/
It is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK, with more than 115 members of staff managing >80 research studies. The CTC conducts clinical studies in oncology, both nationally and internationally, with a cross-disciplinary approach to evaluate anti-cancer treatments, and investigate methods of diagnosis and early detection.
About the role
We are seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) to oversee and manage the CTC’s internal and external educational and training courses, alongside another CTC Education and Training Lead (Statistics/Methodology).
A key aim will be to deliver an expanded programme of teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and health professionals. Some of this is delivered online but most is delivered face-to-face.
This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover post, the duration of which is dependent upon return of the post holder. We expect the duration of the post to be for at least 9 months (up to a maximum of 12 months). The expected start date would be August-September 2025.
This post is also offered as a secondment to internal UCL employees only. If you would like to apply for the secondment, please state this clearly on your application and see relevant guidance https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/internal-secondment-guidance
Appointments are usually made at the beginning of the salary scale.
The CTC offers hybrid working with staff being able to work flexibly between our office and home, along with core hours and flexible start/finish times – a minimum of 60% FTE office attendance is required (minimum of 3 days per week).
About you
The role holder will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Life Sciences and teaching experience in clinical trials in the Higher Education Sector, preferably at postgraduate level.
Good research skills in clinical trial methodology and management and the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, with students, senior academics and support staff at all levels are essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
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.
Available documents
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download: Lecturer_Teaching_MaternityCoverJD_May2025.docx
