Lecturer (Teaching) in Social Change

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Greater London is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) to teach modules related to social movements and change. This role involves delivering high-quality education, curriculum development, and engaging in extracurricular initiatives. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate strong engagement with professional societies and teaching experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £54,931 to £64,644 per annum.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field is essential.
• Evidence of engagement with professional societies or business sector.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in social movements and change.
• Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular initiatives.
• Involve in dissertation/project supervision and personal tutoring.

Skills

Engagement with professional societies

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience working with diverse students

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

PhD or equivalent doctorate in social change

Job description

About us

The UCL School of Management is home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes. The School has forged a reputation for world‑leading research and teaching in the areas of innovation management, the creation and growth of technology‑intensive organisations, business analytics, and entrepreneurship.

The research undertaken at the UCL School of Management has been rated as ‘world‑leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF), placing us 2nd in the UK for Business and Management.

The School is home to over 2,000 students, with more than 55% from outside the UK. The School’s faculty members also come from all over the world, with PhDs from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, UCLA, Northwestern, Cornell, Duke, Cambridge, and London Business School, among others.

About the role

The UCL School of Management is looking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) to join its collegiate community to teach modules in social movements and change. The role‑holder will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality teaching, including curriculum development, liaison with relevant external parties, and participation in school extracurricular initiatives relating to social change and enterprise.

The role‑holder will become a key member of the team delivering the School’s Management for Social Change degree: https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/management-social-change-bsc The School is looking for candidates with a doctoral degree in a field related to social movements and change, including political science, sociology, international development, anthropology, and others. The role‑holder will teach modules such as History of Social Movements, Social Advocacy and Campaigning, Social Impact and Assessment, and Social Enterprise.

The postholder may also be involved in dissertation/project supervision, personal tutoring, and a range of citizenship roles within the School and/or the wider UCL.

Please note that:

• This is a post on the Teaching track/Education and is not an academic research track post.
• A doctorate in the relevant area is essential.
• Application should consist of a 1‑page cover letter and a CV. Please do not attach any articles or additional documents such as degree certificates.
• Within the 1‑page cover letter, applicants should highlight experience and achievements in the area of education, including programme leadership roles.

Salary – UCL Grade 8 £54,931 - £64,644 pa (including London allowance). Competitive salary (includes Market Supplements on top of basic salary listed above).

About you

We are looking for candidates who can inspire students and bring international business to life.

You will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent doctorate) in social change (essential)
• Evidence of engagement with professional societies, business sector, or scholarly outlets (essential)
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse students and colleagues (essential)
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (essential)

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.

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