Foundation Year Lecturer and Access and Attainment Lead

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a part-time Lecturer (Teaching and Education) to act as an Access and Attainment Lead. 

As Foundation Year Lecturer and Access and Attainment Lead, you will work closely with Dr Laura Green (Foundation Year Lead) in a strategic role supporting outreach, recruitment, orientation and student retention activities for Birkbeck.

This is a cross-college role focused on increasing access to education for priority groups of students, supporting their learning through interventions and improving student outcomes for all students.

You will also contribute to curriculum design and development and the delivery of teaching and engagement activities at foundation level. 

If you want to contribute to an impactful educational experience for our foundation year students and take the next step in your academic career, then apply with us at Birkbeck today. 

Contract

Part-time, fixed term, 4 year contract - 17.5 hours a week. Teaching on Mondays/Tuesdays in term time, with remaining work pattern to be discussed. 

Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Monday 10 August, Interview date: Wednesday 26 August 2026. Enhanced DBS check required. 

Salary and benefits

Actual £22,123 rising to £30,429 per annum, 0.5 FTE (Pro-rated £44,247 rising to £60,858, 1.0 FTE). Grade LLEC, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Dr Laura Green, Laura.Green@bbk.ac.uk

If you have technical issues or difficulties 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 backgrounds and communities to apply. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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