Lecturer or Associate Professor in Computational Humanities and Social Science
Join UCL Department of Information Studies to drive research and teaching in computational humanities and social science.
Best for:Best for scholars with expertise in computational and quantitative methods applied to humanities or social science research questions.
Overview
The UCL Department of Information Studies seeks a dedicated scholar to contribute to its teaching and research mission in computational humanities and social science. The appointee will design and deliver accessible undergraduate modules, supervise student dissertations, and foster interdisciplinary engagement across diverse academic levels. Responsibilities also encompass active participation in departmental governance, administration, and strategic development. Candidates should possess a strong technical background alongside an impactful research agenda exploring societal questions through quantitative and computational methods.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver accessible, engaging teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds.
- Supervise student dissertations at undergraduate, MA, and PhD levels.
- Develop and lead new modules aligned with personal research and teaching expertise.
- Contribute to departmental administration, governance, and strategic development initiatives.
- Pursue a compelling and substantive research agenda employing applied computational and quantitative approaches to humanities or social sciences.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated expertise in applied computational and quantitative methodologies
- Experience in designing and delivering higher education teaching
- Active research agenda focusing on data and information in humanities or social sciences
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-specialist students
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Interested candidates should review the programme prospectus and submit their application through the official UCL job portal before the deadline. For specific inquiries regarding the role, contact Dr Daniel Wilson, or reach out to Terrie Fiawoo for recruitment process questions.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Daniel Wilson
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