Overview
Lecturer in Mathematics (AEP) – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, ranked 31st globally in the QS World University Rankings. Founded in 1829, it is now home to more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries. The Department of Mathematics is one of five departments within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences and is based at the University’s Strand Campus in central London.
The Department combines excellence in research and education across a wide range of areas, from pure and applied mathematics to theoretical physics. We are committed to advancing mathematical knowledge and to providing an outstanding education that develops rigour, creativity, and real-world relevance.
Academic Education Pathway (AEP) lecturers play a central role in our teaching mission. They create a dynamic and supportive learning environment, combining academic rigour with innovative methods that make mathematics accessible and inspiring. Their focus on high-quality teaching, inclusive practice, and student support helps foster a thriving academic community.
The Department has recently secured a grant from the Campaign for Mathematical Sciences to launch a new undergraduate degree, Mathematics for Quantitative Problem Solving, which will train innovative problem-solvers able to apply mathematics to a wide range of real-world challenges. The new AEP Lecturer will play a key role in shaping and delivering this programme.
Further information about the department can be found at: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/mathematics
About the role
We invite applications for an Academic Education Pathway (AEP) Lectureship in the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our existing programmes and to play a central role in the creation of a new undergraduate degree, Mathematics for Quantitative Problem Solving, launching in 2027/28. The successful candidate will help design and deliver an integrated 60-credit first-year module in foundational pure mathematics, bringing together core undergraduate content in an innovative and student-focused way.
As an AEP Lecturer, you will deliver excellent and inclusive teaching, support student engagement and wellbeing, and contribute to curriculum development across the department. You will also take part in the wider academic life of the department through administration, scholarly engagement, and outreach, helping to strengthen King’s reputation in mathematical education.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), offered on a fixed term contract for 36 months.
Further information about the department can be found at: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/mathematics
The position is based at the Strand Campus of King’s College London, with an expected start date within three months of the job offer.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. PhD in an area of mathematics.
2. In-depth knowledge in an area of mathematics, evidenced by scholarly activity, publications, or outputs that enhance mathematics education and inform teaching practice.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of first-year undergraduate mathematics content, with the ability to make connections and integrate material across different areas.
4. Evidence of outstanding teaching and curriculum development in mathematics, with the ability to deliver exceptional undergraduate teaching.
5. Evidence of initiative, autonomy and the start-up, can-do mentality required to launch a new degree programme successfully.
6. Ability to foster student engagement and wellbeing, and to provide strong academic support.
7. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage and motivate students and colleagues.
8. Readiness and ability to contribute to academic administration and the shared responsibilities of the department.
Desirable criteria
1. Familiarity with computational mathematics or mathematical programming (e.g. Python, Mathematica) and the integration of these tools into teaching.
2. Familiarity with the UK mathematics curriculum at the pre-university level, including A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
3. Impactful engagement in outreach or widening participation initiatives.
4. Experience in designing assessments for group and project work.
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further Information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King’s.
As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.
Interviews will be conducted in person at King’s College London Strand Campus and will consist of a teaching session and a panel interview.
Interviews are expected to be held in late November/early December 2025. Unfortunately, the department is unable to cover travel and accommodation costs for candidates travelling from outside the UK.
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