Lecturer in Mathematics (AEP)

About us

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, ranked 31st globally in the QS World University Rankings. Founded in 1829, it is now home to more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries. The Department of Mathematics is one of five departments within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences and is based at the University’s Strand Campus in central London.

The Department combines excellence in research and education across a wide range of areas, from pure and applied mathematics to theoretical physics. We are committed to advancing mathematical knowledge and to providing an outstanding education that develops rigour, creativity, and real-world relevance.

Academic Education Pathway (AEP) lecturers play a central role in our teaching mission. They create a dynamic and supportive learning environment, combining academic rigour with innovative methods that make mathematics accessible and inspiring. Their focus on high-quality teaching, inclusive practice, and student support helps foster a thriving academic community.

The Department has recently secured a grant from the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences to launch a new undergraduate degree, Mathematics for Quantitative Problem Solving, which will train innovative problem-solvers able to apply mathematics to a wide range of real-world challenges. The new AEP Lecturer will play a key role in shaping and delivering this programme.

About the role

We invite applications for an Academic Education Pathway (AEP) Lectureship in the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our existing programmes and to play a central role in the creation of a new undergraduate degree, Mathematics for Quantitative Problem Solving, launching in 2027/28. The successful candidate will help design and deliver an integrated 60-credit first-year module in foundational pure mathematics, bringing together core undergraduate content in an innovative and student-focused way.

As an AEP Lecturer, you will deliver excellent and inclusive teaching, support student engagement and wellbeing, and contribute to curriculum development across the department. You will also take part in the wider academic life of the department through administration, scholarly engagement, and outreach, helping to strengthen King’s reputation in mathematical education.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), offered on a fixed term contract for 36 months.

Further information about the department can be found at:   https://www.kcl.ac.uk/mathematics

The position is based at the Strand Campus of King’s College London, with an expected start date within three months of the job offer.

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