UCL Australia
Role Description
Lecturer – Level B
Purpose
A Lecturer is required to carry out research, teaching, knowledge and
technology transfer and to contribute to the administration of these within the
Department.
Main duties and responsibilities
a) To deliver high quality teaching at graduate level and other forms of public
presentation.
b) To act as principal investigator and to lead the development and execution
of international quality research programmes.
c) To produce publications and other research outputs (including knowledge /
technology transfer) in line with personal objectives agreed in the Staff
review process.
d) To supervise academic work by masters and doctoral students.
e) To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high
quality curriculum.
f) To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of
work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement
and attendance.
g) To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing
research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and
outside the department.
h) To participate in the development, administration and marking of exams
and other assessments.
i) To provide pastoral care and support to students.
j) To share in the organisation and management of UCL Australia
programmes.
k) To contribute to UCL Australia working groups or committees as
requested.
l) To maintain own continuing professional development.
m) To actively follow and promote UCL policies, including Equal
Opportunities.
n) To maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety
regulations.
o) To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of
the post.
The job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as
duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be
reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder.
Key Requirements
PhD in Chemical Engineering or cognate Discipline.
Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education)
Substantial relevant academic or industrial experience since PhD at a level
equivalent or similar to Lecturer/Assistant Professor.
Research experience will have resulted in publications recognised nationally
in terms of originality, significance and rigour, published in high impact factor
peer-reviewed scientific journals, conference papers, reports, or professional
contributions.
Note:
Promotions to Senior Lecturer and Reader take place annually through the
Senior Promotions Procedure