Associate Lecturer - Chemistry

Birkbeck, University of London, has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer to join the teaching team and support the School of Natural Sciences this Autumn 2026.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer to support the following Level 4 modules:

• Chemistry 1, FFSC012H4, Chemistry 2, FFSC022H4, and Chemistry 3, FFSC032H4
• 33 hours per module
• Thursday afternoons 1-4pm, 3 hours a week in term time.

You will have a good knowledge of the content covered by the modules and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

No further selection criteria are provided.

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College, starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro rata London Allowance and holiday pay, for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a 'Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier' at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract:

Fixed term, ten months from October 2026, part time contract. Closing date: Sunday 21 June, interview date: Wednesday 1 July 2026.

Please submit a CV for consideration.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Prof Katherine Thompson, Head of School: Natural Sciences, at .

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds. The College is committed to improving the gender and ethnic diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.