Instructor/Lecturer in Statistics

Pepperdine University, London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Pepperdine University London is seeking a part-time lecturer to deliver an undergraduate module in Introductory Statistics for the social sciences at our London study centre in South Kensington. The role involves creating and delivering lectures, selecting readings, setting homework and exams, and communicating with students.

Classes are 4 hours weekly, split into two 2-hour sessions. Term dates include January–April 2027, with exams in mid-April.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and effectiveness supported by teaching evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to teach statistics or research methods.
• Experience working with international students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver lectures for the module.
• Select and mark readings, homework assignments and exams.
• Correspond with students and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Statistics

PhD in related field with stats experience

Job description

Pepperdine University London seeks a part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate module in Introductory Statistics for the social sciences. Pepperdine University is an American university with several satellite campuses around the world. This position is based in our London study centre in South Kensington.

Module: Introductory Statistics (for the social sciences)

This undergraduate module provides a systematic introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, including both parametric and nonparametric methods. The module may be cross-listed in Psychology, Sociology, and Political Science, so an emphasis on statistical analysis for the social sciences is essential.

Job responsibilities:

The lecturer is responsible for creating and delivering lectures, selecting and marking readings, homework assignments & exams, and corresponding with students.

Schedule: 4 hours of lecture per week

Classes may be held Monday–Thursday, 8am–6pm. This class is generally scheduled as 2 x 2-hour sessions per week.

Term Dates/Times:

• Classes begin: Monday 11 January 2027
• Half-term Break: 15–19 February 2027
• No classes: 1–5 March 2027 or 29 March 2027
• Last day of classes: Thursday 8 April 2027
• Final Exams: 12–15 April 2027 (1 x 3-hour exam to be scheduled during this week)

Qualifications:

• Preferred: PhD in Statistics, Social Statistics, or a related field. Phds in Psychology, Sociology or Political Science will also be considered with demonstrable experience in statistical analysis.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate prior teaching experience and effectiveness in the classroom, supported by teaching evaluations. Competitive candidates will have experience teaching statistics or research methods.
• Experience working with American or international students is desirable.
  Candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics under UK law.