Assistant Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in Transport Planning

Assistant Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in Transport PlanningApplylocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 23, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: R140624 About the Opportunity Position Overview Discipline Transport Planning Faculty Centre for Apprenticeships Location London, Devon House (St Katherines Dock) Term Full-time; Permanent Salary Range £49,469 to £60,795 p.a. for Assistant Professor (Grade 8) (depending on qualifications and experience) Direct Reports Assistant Professor: None. Reports to Assigned line manager within the Centre for Apprenticeships Benefits The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme. Start 1st January 2027 or by arrangement The role Northeastern University London wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in Transport Planning. The appointee will design and deliver modules on NU London's BSc (Hons) Transport Planning programme. This programme is delivered to Degree Apprentices and is primarily delivered asynchronously and online. The panel are seeking to appoint a candidate with expertise in transport policy, regulation, and appraisal, with experience in governance frameworks, procurement processes, and stakeholder engagement. The appointee will also have the opportunity to provide general service to the University across faculties and the Centre for Apprenticeships. In the first instance, the successful candidate will be expected to lead on the design and delivery of the following courses: Investment and Procurement UK Transport Policy and Governance Policy and Governance Fundamentals Control, Regulation, and CompetitionsWe particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment, UK apprenticeships, and executive education; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs. About the Faculty The Centre for Apprenticeships is the home of the University's award-winning apprenticeships and work-related learning programmes and promotes excellence in work-based learning, online teaching, and partner-engaged instructional design. Apprenticeships represent a gold-standard of experiential education. They combine academically rigorous HE programmes with the real-world tasks and challenges that learners encounter daily in the workplace. The Centre champions this style of learning and represents the faculty and learners that form a rapidly growing part of NU London's community. Person Specification Criteria Qualifications PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expectedGeneral Criteria Demonstrates, through evidence, the ability to teach transport policy and planning to a high standard. Demonstrates, through evidence, the ability to teach appraisal, regulation, and stakeholder engagement in the context of transport governance to a high standard. Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, technology, data, sustainability, and ethics. Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses. Teaching competency in transport planning to at least Level 6 Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online. Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to deliver courses on degree apprenticeship programmes. Additional Information Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Alistair Robinson, (). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified. Application Process Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role (including teaching and research where appropriate), and a full curriculum vitae.Interviews are expected to commence across w/c 13 July 2026.Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Job sponsorship: The University may be able to provide skilled workers visa sponsorship for this position, depending on individual circumstances. Position Type Salary Range £49,469 to £60,795 p.a. for Assistant Professor (Grade 8) (depending on qualifications and experience) Additional Information About the University Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University's global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29. Choose NU London As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year). Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities. Support with private medical insurance. Eye test reimbursement. Cycle Scheme vouchers. 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area. Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to:Alistair RobinsonThey can be reached at the following:, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified. Application process Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae. The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.For staff's own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.