Associate Lecturer - Linear and Nonlinear Optimization

1000scholars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London Allowance

Part-time schedule

Job summary

BBK College invites applications for an Associate Lecturer to contribute to teaching and student support on a postgraduate module in Linear and Nonlinear Optimization. You will cover topics including linear programming, simplex and interior-point methods, integer programming, nonlinear optimization, Newton and quasi-Newton, Lagrangian/Kuhn–Tucker, QP, and applications.

This fixed-term appointment runs January to April 2027, part-time (3 teaching hours per week, Thursdays 6-9pm) with an hourly

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or supporting students in optimization across the listed topics.
• Excellent grasp of university-level mathematics and statistics.
• Experience supporting students in computational and analytical problem-solving.
• Previous teaching experience in optimization is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students on a postgraduate module in Linear and Nonlinear Optimization.
• Contribute to teaching across optimization methods and techniques.
• Assist with assessment and student mentoring.

Skills

Optimization methods

Mathematics

Student support

Academic teaching

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Associate Lecturer to contribute to teaching and student support on a postgraduate module in Linear and Nonlinear Optimization.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and supporting students across a range of optimization methods and techniques, including:

• Linear programming, including geometrical concepts and graphical solutions
• The simplex method and interior-point methods
• Integer programming and network optimization
• Nonlinear optimization and algorithms for one-dimensional optimization
• Newton and quasi-Newton methods
• Lagrangian methods and the Kuhn–Tucker conditions
• The Generalized Reduced Gradient method
• Steepest descent methods and their limitations
• Quadratic programming and solution methods
• An introduction to penalty functions
• Applications of optimization techniques to practical problems

You will have an excellent grasp of university-level mathematics and statistics, together with experience supporting students in rigorous computational and analytical problem-solving.

Previous teaching or academic experience in optimization, particularly in one or more of the areas listed above, would be highly desirable.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Remuneration

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract

Fixed-term contract (January to April 2027). Part-time (3 teaching hours per week, Thursdays 6-9pm).

Closing date:1 November 2026, interview date: 12 November 2026.

If you would like to know more about the role, or contact Dr. Swati Chandna, Senior Lecturer in Statistics, at [e-mail].

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

£69.68 per hour. See advert text for details.