ABOUT US

University College London (UCL) is a world-leading multidisciplinary university, consistently ranked among the top higher education institutions globally. As London’s Global University, UCL is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic community that promotes innovation, creativity, and social impact.
The UCL Department of Information Studies (DIS) is a hub for research and education in librarianship, archiving, publishing, digital humanities and information science and offers postgraduate qualifications for these information professions. Additionally, it collaborates in delivering an inter-faculty BSc in Information Management for Business and recently launched a new BSc Information in Society programme at UCL East. With a strong international reputation for research and industry partnerships, DIS is a leading centre for the study and advancement of information-related disciplines.
As part of our continued commitment to excellence in publishing education and research, we are seeking an innovative and engaged Lecturer/Associate Professor in Publishing beginning in January 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the MA in Publishing programme, teaching core and optional modules, while bringing industry insights and contemporary perspectives on publishing practice.

ABOUT YOU

To apply for the role, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom or top of the page.

It is essential that the following documents are uploaded in your application. Please upload them separately in the required document fields.

• CV
• Statement in support of your application. This can be uploaded as a Word or PDF document under ’other attachment’. The free text box under ‘questionnaire’ can be left blank if your supporting statement is already uploaded under ’other attachment’. There is no recommended character limit for the supporting statement. This should make reference to a piece of research which evidences excellence in your field – please see further information below.
• A citation, link (as part of the supporting statement) or upload for a publication related to your research which evidences the high quality of your research delivery. This should be a publication that would be available through standard university subscriptions, or which is open source or where an upload can be provided. Where a publication is co-authored then please ensure that your supporting statement specifies your contribution. Please provide an explanation in your supporting statement why this publication was selected.

Supporting statement guidance: please copy and paste the person specification criteria outlined on the job description into your supporting statement and describe underneath each criterion how you meet it, giving examples. You will be scored on how you meet each criterion.

If you feel other documents will support your application, please upload these too, however it is not mandatory.

• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality postgraduate teaching in publishing, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in research or practice-based activities. The role includes leading teaching on core and optional modules related to publishing industry practice and studies, developing a research portfolio in publishing studies, supervising student dissertations, and undertaking administrative duties to support the Department’s academic activities.
Appointment at Lecturer (Grade 8 £54,931-£62,903) or Associate Professor (Grade 9 £68,284-£74,166) will be determined by depth of experience and track record. For Associate Professor, the appointee would be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in all aspects of academic life.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc