Associate Lecturer - Algebra and Linear & Non-Linear Optimization

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking an Associate Lecturer to teach algebra and linear and non-linear optimization next year in 2026.

The School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach the following modules:-

• Linear and Nonlinear Optimization, EMMS019H7– Level 4
• Algebra 2, BUEM101S5– Level 5
• Teaching January - April Spring term, 3 hours per week, 6-9pm. 

As Associate Lecturer, your role will be to deliver 9 weeks of teaching (lectures) to Birkbeck students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully, and to undertake all related course administrative duties as required.

You will have knowledge of and experience in one of the above modules and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

Further to the person specification, you will have:  

1. Relevant teaching experience, working with adult students within the HE sector. 
2. Experience of (or willingness to develop) a wide range of teaching and assessment methods.   
3. Demonstrably effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a range of relevant contexts. 
4. A working knowledge of IT including Word, Excel, e-mail and experience of (or willingness to use) Moodle & Teams.      
5. A good understanding of the needs of full and part-time adult learners and be able to relate well to their individual needs and engage their interest and enthusiasm

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

If you have knowledge in these areas, and you are an excellent and innovative teacher with a track record of student engagement, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply with us at Birkbeck today. 

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract: 

Fixed-term, January - April 2026, part-time contract. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Joe Alkins, Teaching and Collaborations Manager, science-tcm@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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