Lecturer — Urban Innovation & Public Policy (MPA)

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL STEaPP invites applications for a pragmatic and collaborative educator to teach and support its MPA and related modules. You will develop course materials, manage module administration, supervise student projects and contribute to cross‑disciplinary programmes, online and in person.

The role focuses on delivering high‑quality teaching, maintaining regular student engagement, and guiding assessment and feedback across modules, within a diverse academic community at UCL in London.

Qualifications

• PhD (or close to submitting) in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy.
• Experience teaching/leading UG or PGT courses.
• Commitment to inclusive, research-led education.
• Experience designing innovative teaching materials for online and in-person delivery.
• Proficiency with digital learning platforms.
• Experience setting, marking assignments and providing feedback.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to design high-quality teaching materials for online/on-campus delivery.
• Ability to teach writing, research and oral expression.
• Flexible and able to work independently or in partnerships.
• Demonstrate time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support STEaPP's MPA modules.
• Develop course materials and manage module administration.
• Supervise student research projects.
• Contribute to the ‘How to Change the World’ programme.
• Deliver teaching and learning activities (online and in person).
• Support student engagement through regular communication and office hours.
• Oversee assessment and feedback across modules.

Skills

Teaching experience

Inclusive education

Digital learning platforms

Assessment & feedback

Communication skills

Collaboration

Curriculum design

Academic writing/research

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD

Tools

Moodle

PowerPoint

Zoom

Teams

Job description

UCL STEaPP invites applications for a pragmatic and collaborative educator to teach and support its MPA and related modules. You will develop course materials, manage module administration, supervise student projects and contribute to cross‑disciplinary programmes, online and in person.

The role focuses on delivering high‑quality teaching, maintaining regular student engagement, and guiding assessment and feedback across modules, within a diverse academic community at UCL in London.