Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Structural Engineering and Design (Maternity Cover)

ABOUT US

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14,300 employees and over 150 nationalities represented in a student body of 43,800 students. Our main location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This fixed-term teaching role (maternity cover) is designed to support delivery across key modules in structural engineering, focusing on structural engineering teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The post-holder will work with academic colleagues to support the development of next-generation civil engineers, equipped to lead in an era of climate-aware and performance-driven design.

The post holder will use their background in structural engineering to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in advanced structural analysis and design. They will lead and support teaching on topics including:

•  Structural mechanics (1st year undergraduate)
•  Sustainable design of steel and composite structures (3rd year undergraduate)
•  Structural behaviour and design of complex and sustainable structures, including challenging environments and load scenarios (MSc)

The role will also involve delivering project-based and studio-based learning in structural design modules at undergraduate level.

This is a maternity cover role with an end date of 31st of March 2027 in the first instance.

ABOUT YOU

Key requirement of the role are:

•  A PhD (or to be close to completion) in structural engineering equivalent level
•  Evidence of strong backgrounds in structural engineering by means of publishing in top academic journals and presenting at the most well-regarded conferences.
•  Strong background in structural mechanics, analysis of complex structures, and structural design.
•  Proven track record of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
•  Experience in marking coursework (essays, exam papers, and presentations) and giving constructive feedback to students.

WHAT WE OFFER

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