University College London
Job title:
Lecturer (Teaching) in Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management
Company
University College London
Job description
About us University College London (UCL) is a university with a population of around 14,300 employees and 50,000 students from more than 150 different countries. UCL is committed to becoming a world leader in the integration of education and research, underpinning an inspirational student experience. For more information see www.ucl.ac.ukThe Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR) is an exciting cross-UCL department, which leads research, knowledge, education and humanitarian action. By providing a focus for UCL activities, with its breadth of disciplinary emphasis, promotion of novel multidisciplinary research and translation into practice, the RDR aims to assume a role of leadership both in the UK and internationally. The department is in the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MAPS), but works across all UCL’s faculties, spanning natural and social sciences, mathematics and statistics, engineering and development planning, global health, anthropology, the humanities, ethics and laws, and contributes to UCL’s Grand Challenges.Education: The RDR develops leaders and experts in disaster risk reduction research, education, and practice. RDR runs PhD and MRes programmes in risk and disaster reduction, masters programmes in risk, disaster and resilience and risk and disaster science, and an undergraduate programme in global humanitarian studies, all with a diverse and cross-disciplinary international intake. There are currently about 35 PhD students, and an approximate annual intake of 80 masters students and 70 BSc students.Research: RDR produces world-leading research in disaster risk reduction through a multidisciplinary perspective for the long-term benefit of humanity. The RDR conducts research in disaster risk reduction and resilience, around the themes: What causes risk and disaster? What are the consequences of risk and disasters? and Catalysing change. Our research foci are: Climate change and adaptation; Conflict and migration; Health and social risks; Inclusion and politics; Natural hazards and risks; Warning, resilience and finance; and Educating leaders. The RDR has received substantial research funding (£10 million+) in areas such as gender responsive resilience, hazard and risk uncertainty modelling, digital health, climate and environment, urban resilience, warning, and migration crises. Knowledge Exchange, Public Policy and Research Impact: The RDR seeks to empower all to break down barriers to global DRR knowledge. Knowledge exchange is a core part of the mission of the RDR, which it seeks to fulfil by publishing high-impact reports, engagement with the media and building long-term partnerships. RDR members have joined and led several field missions and have contributed to multidisciplinary reports. These reports have been drawn on extensively by the UK Cabinet Office and other government bodies in advice to ministers. UCL has collaborations with partners including NGOS, governments, the private-sector, and research organisations. UCL RDR runs regular events to engage the public and potential partners in issues relating to risk and disaster reduction and humanitarian action, including its Annual Conference and Monthly Event Series.About the role The main purpose of this post is to provide teaching and assessment in areas related to humanitarian practice and disaster risk reduction, focusing on humanitarian operations and access, preparedness and risk reduction, and other related themes and skills within crisis and disaster contexts. The person will also supervise independent project work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.About you The postholder should have a track record of high-quality practice and/or research in themes related to humanitarian operations and access, and/or other aspects of disaster and crisis management. This may include as examples (but is not restricted to) the following in humanitarian and disaster/crises contexts: humanitarian practice, operations, organisational management, logistics, coordination, humanitarian access, security and politics of decision-making, humanitarian diplomacy and negotiations, decision-making cultures and practice within humanitarian organisations, resilience across value chains, climate change adaptation, the role of aid and volunteers, the use of AI or other technology, ethical, inclusive, and innovative approaches to using data. An understanding of international architecture for humanitarian, climate change adaptation and/or disaster/crisis management will be an advantage. Being able to demonstrate relationships with UN, NGO, government, private sector or community-based organisations that could support student internships or career development will also be an advantage.What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days per annum) per annum
- 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 gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance. To find out more, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusionAvailable documents
Expected salary
Location
North West London
Job date
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:38:17 GMT
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