Lecturer (Teaching) in Statistics

About us

The Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world and has played a pioneering role in the development of the subject since its foundation in 1911. It is one of nine departments in the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and has close links with many other departments, both within the Faculty and outside of it. We teach statistical science at all levels (undergraduate single/combined honours, service courses, MSc and PhD) and carry out research across a wide range of theoretical and applied areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise (2021/22), over 97% of our output was classified as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We consistently score highly in the National Student Survey in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.

About the role

You will mainly contribute to the Department’s teaching through our various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You may be responsible for a full module or be asked to contribute to lectures or practicals as part of other modules. A typical load would involve the organisation, delivery and assessment of up to two courses per year, each involving around 30-40 hours of contact time and with some large class sizes; plus occasional contributions to other courses as appropriate. The exact courses assigned will depend on background and experience.

This post is available for three years in the first instance from September 2025.

About you

A PhD or equivalent qualification, or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications, in statistics or a closely related field and have, or be working towards, a recognised higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or equivalent) are essential. Experience of statistical programming is desirable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are:

• 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
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The department holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We strongly support UCL’s Equalities and Diversity Strategy, and encourage applications to our vacancies from under-represented groups.

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