About the role
The UCL Institute of the Americas is seeking to fill an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) position in Gender, Politics, and Society in the Americas. The duration of the role is from 5 January to 29 May. The position is to cover the teaching of a colleague undertaking a leadership position within the faculty. The postholder will carry out teaching and administration within the Institute relating to the modules Gender, Politics and Society in the Americas (undergraduate), and Gender, Politics, and Public Policy in Latin America (postgraduate taught). Teaching for the modules will take place on Thursdays and Fridays. The expected starting salary is £47, per annum pro rata, inclusive of London Allowance. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have a PhD in a subject relevant to Gender, Politics, and Society in the Americas, either awarded or with viva date set. You must have proven experience of teaching and assessment at university level in the field of Gender, Politics, and Society/Public Policy in the Americas, as well as the ability to convene these modules. You will have the ability to develop, plan and implement high quality and innovative curricula at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will also be able to supervise academic work by students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to provide effective pastoral support for students. You will also have a commitment to UCL's policy of equal opportunity, making inclusivity, diversity and (inter) cultural awareness core to actions and decision-making. You will also be willing to share in organisation and management of the department’s teaching programme and other student-focused activities and programmes. When applying please include a CV and cover letter (please include a statement addressing all of the person specification criteria directly in this letter). Please do not submit any other papers or letters of recommendation at this stage.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please see the job description (at the bottom of the page) and visit to find out more.