Lecturer (Teaching)

About us

Founded in 1902, UCL Institute of Education has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment is a world-leading centre for economics, geography, business, mathematics, science and humanities education. A core strength of the Department is in the study, support and improvement of pedagogy, curriculum and assessment through multidisciplinary programmes. The Department hosts top-rated initial teacher education programmes, incorporating Secondary PGCE and School Direct, innovative Masters programmes and a wide range of continuing professional development courses.
The Department has an international reputation for research, leading an extensive range of development projects, special interest groups and doctoral studies. The Development Education Research Centre, the Centre for Holocaust Education, Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education and the Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research are situated within the Department and contribute to its success.

About the role

The Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (CPA) is seeking to appoint multiple Lecturers (Teaching) in Education. These positions will be available from September 2026, with a combined total full-time equivalent (FTE) of 40.15 hours per week.

The MA Education is a thriving programme which regularly recruits large cohorts of home and international students. We aim to support students to articulate, explain and justify their own position within the complex and diverse field of education. We are committed to a conception of the educationalist who recognises a range of epistemological, disciplinary and political perspectives and is able to explain and justify their position in relation to contrasting arguments, methodologies and values.
You will contribute to teaching across a range of modules, including our compulsory modules ‘What is Education?’ and ‘the Future of Education’ as well as to contribute to the development of courses and programmes in Education. You will use a range of monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of course/programme delivery and contribute to quality assurance and quality improvement, within the developing frameworks of the Institute and the respective national agencies. In addition, you will pursue academic excellence through a continuing commitment to academic, professional and personal development and to act as a role model for educational innovation through teaching activities and, research, where appropriate.
The appointments are offered on an open-ended contract.

About you

The successful candidate will have a Masters degree or relevant experience in an area relevant to Education. You will have experience of working effectively with postgraduates studying on an MA Education, particularly in a tutoring role and a good knowledge of a wide range of learning and teaching approaches suited to the learning needs of postgraduate students.
In addition, you will be able to work collaboratively and effectively with a range of academic and professional services colleagues, contributing positively to the achievement of team and departmental objectives. You will also be proficient in the use of information and communication technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and student support.

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