Associate Lecturer - International Negotiations & Conflict Resolution

Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach this Summer term 2026.

Joining the School of Social Sciences, as Associate Lecturer, you would teach on the following module:

• International Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
• 15 hours of contact time
• Summer term 2026.

We are seeking an Associate Lecturer to support teaching for the module International Negotiations and Conflict Resolution, with a particular focus on an intensive, simulation-based teaching week.

You will work closely with the module convenor (Senior Lecturer) to help design, deliver, and oversee a structured negotiation/mediation simulation that develops students’ practical skills in negotiation strategy, communication, and conflict resolution.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-design and refine the structure, roles, materials, and assessment approach for the negotiation simulation alongside the Senior Lecturer.
• Co-facilitate and oversee one week of intensive negotiations simulations, supporting student preparation, role immersion, process management, and debriefing.
• Provide academic guidance during the simulation week, including coaching on negotiation tactics, mediation techniques, and conflict analysis as appropriate.
• Contribute to assessment and marking (remote), in line with module criteria and timelines.

Teaching schedule and location:

• Must be available to teach between 6-9pm during one intensive week of negotiations simulations (Monday 1 June to Friday 5 June 2026).
• Preparatory work and marking can be completed remotely or on campus.

To succeed as Associate Lecturer you will have:

• Demonstrable experience teaching and/or running negotiation, mediation, or conflict resolution simulations (in higher education or professional training contexts), and/or professional experience in diplomacy or negotiation/mediation.
• Ability to facilitate structured, inclusive, and supportive learning in a live, high-engagement simulation environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage group dynamics and guide reflective debriefs.

Desirable:

• Expertise in specific peace process case studies or comparative issues (e.g., ceasefire negotiations, power-sharing arrangements, transitional justice).
• Experience assessing skills-based learning or reflective written work linked to simulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engaged educator or practitioner to contribute to an applied, skills-oriented module and to work collaboratively on innovative teaching design - apply with us at Birkbeck today. 

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract: 

Fixed-term April - July 2026, part-time contract. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026, interview date: Monday 9 February 2026. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Jasmine Bhatia, at jasmine.bhatia@bbk.ac.uk.  

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.