Vacancy: Teaching Fellow in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support delivery, feedback and assessment for several modules in the MSc over the two terms, liaising directly or in place of module leaders.
• Supporting the MSc dissertation process, with responsibility for ensuring that students are matched with appropriate supervisors, and that dissertation projects proceed smoothly.
• Supervise MSc dissertations
• Potentially lead modules or co-lead in the MSc
• Support professional development and short courses related to the EPEE
• Support the course director in relation to course admissions
• Organise and develop social and career events
• Support the module leads and admin team in drafting and reviewing exams and assessments

Programme management:

• Support the course director in developing the MSc programme, in response to student feedback, developments in energy and environment research, and implementing UCL’s strategy for research-led teaching (the “Connected Curriculum”)
• Liaise closely with the administrative staff supporting this MSc.
• Act as a key contact for students in terms of pastoral support and guidance
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by senior members of staff.

Research:

• The post holder will be encouraged to identify opportunities to better link research with the MSc programme, particularly through the dissertation process.

Key Requirements:

• A PhD in Economics, Political Science, Geography, Environmental Law or other discipline relevant to the MSc EPEE programme (to be in the process of submitting a PhD in these areas; or commensurate research experience in these areas).
• Previous experience of teaching environmental or energy policy, law or economics in higher education.
• Experience of providing pastoral support to students.

Further Details

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If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact:bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk 

If you have specific questions about the role please contact Dr. Lorenzo Lotti, l.lotti@ucl.ac.uk

UCL Taking Action for Equality

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Closing date: 13 August 2019, 23:59

Interview date: 22nd August

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