Lecturer – Renewable Energy and AI

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Remote place of work with office attendance in Reading and London for a minimum of six days per year

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join our School of the Built Environment, supporting with the delivery and development of a brand-new MSc offering in Renewable Energy and AI.

You will deliver high-quality lectures (online), develop new modules, lead seminars and webinars, design assessments, and supervise MSc research projects. Proficiency in MATLAB and preferably Python is essential, as both platforms underpin the content of our core modules. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative, interdisciplinary learning environment and ensure an excellent student experience.

University of the Built Environment is a place where you can bring your industry and teaching expertise to an online education environment and really make a difference. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of modules within the MSc Renewable Energy and AI programme
• Deliver high-quality teaching across renewable energy and AI-related modules through online modes
• Support students in experimental, modelling, simulation, and data-driven research projects
• Participate in programme review, enhancement, and quality assurance processes

Our main requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification (master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one
• Proficiency in MATLAB and preferably Python programming for modelling, simulation, and data analysis
• Teaching experience in renewable energy, energy systems, AI applications, or related subjects in higher education
• Ability to design inclusive, industry-relevant, and research-informed online learning experiences

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Vacancy closes on Monday 18 May 2026 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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