Lecturer in Urban Economies and/or Environmental Planning

About us

The Bartlett School of Planning at UCL is a research-led planning school at the forefront of tackling major urban priorities and challenges. As an interdisciplinary centre of excellence, it plays a leading role in shaping debates in the fields of urban planning, urban studies, geography, urban design, and real estate. It also offers a range of innovative taught programmes on planning and the built environment.

About the role

The School is seeking to appoint one Lecturer (Grade 8) in Urban Economies and/or Environmental Planning to strengthen its capacity in engaging with existing and emerging priorities and challenges facing cities in the UK and globally. We would especially welcome applications in the fields of sustainability and resilience, the governance of environmental planning, local and regional development, and urban and economic geography.

Please see a detailed Job Description and Person Specification in the attached Candidate pack.

Interviews will be taking place on 14 May 2024.

About you

Requirements of the role:

• Awarded PhD in the field of planning, urban studies, or a related discipline.
• Research/Teaching specialism in urban economies and/or environmental planning
• Publication in peer-reviewed journals (at a level commensurate with grade of appointment) – the post-holder must be returnable to REF irrespective of starting grade.
• Demonstrable international research portfolio
• Experience in the leadership of taught modules;
• Demonstrable independent research agenda – at a level judged to be commensurate with grade
• External research grants awarded – at a level judged to be commensurate with grade

As a part of your application - Please use the 'Cover letter upload' option to provide a detailed response on how you meet each of the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Please also provide evidence of any desirable criteria you possess. The Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed in the Candidate Pack. To apply please click the 'Apply Now' button.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more:

• 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
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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 of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

The Bartlett holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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