Foundation Year Lecturer and Deputy Lead of the Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a part-time Lecturer (Teaching and Education) to act as Deputy Lead of the Foundation Year. 

You will work closely with Dr Laura Green (Foundation Year Lead) on curriculum design and development and the delivery of teaching and engagement activities at foundation level.

The postholder will deputise for the Foundation Lead and support her in reviewing and evaluating Birkbeck’s foundation year provision with the aim of innovating and enhancing the student experience and improving student outcomes.

The postholder will undertake:

• A deputy leadership role for two large cross-college Level 3 foundation year modules (Fundamentals of Study and Breaking Boundaries of Knowledge) There are over 500 students on the foundation year annually.
• A cross-college deputy leadership role focused on enhancing the foundation year teaching and learning experience and building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in faculties, schools and partner institutions.
• A strategic role in supporting outreach, recruitment, orientation and student retention activities for Birkbeck. 

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

Contract

This role is being offered on a fixed-term basis for two years - part-time, 17.5 hours a week with flexible and hybrid working. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Monday 17 August, Interview date: Thursday 3 September 2026. Enhanced DBS check required.

Salary and benefits

£22,123 rising to £30,429 per annum (Pro-rated £44,247 rising to £60,858), Grade LLEC, 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 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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