Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Overview

The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering to support teaching on the programme and advance the school's Aerospace research.

Responsibilities

• Full teaching duties, research, and leadership in line with the University's Academic Career Pathway Framework.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and conference presentations, achieving at least one internationally excellent peer reviewed output in any rolling three year period.
• Secure and manage research income from a variety of funding streams, in line with departmental norms.
• Attract and supervise high quality research staff and PhD students, aiming to complete one internal and one external PhD every three years.
• Ensure research impact on the economy, society, culture, public policy, or services, through public engagement, patents, consultancy, and policy engagement.
• Design, deliver, assess, and evaluate high quality teaching programmes, including study material development and timely student feedback.
• Provide personal tutor and pastoral support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Contribute to curriculum design and enhancement, ensuring accessibility, inclusion, and compliance with quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Continuously improve teaching practice and undertake professional development to enhance pedagogic knowledge and impact.
• Foster academic citizenship through administration, committee participation, and support for the wider university community.
• Demonstrate leadership in challenging established practice and making accountable, creative decisions that drive positive change.
• Embed sustainability, ethical decision making, and the University's sustainability strategy into all work.

Essential qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related area.
• Strong publication record in peer reviewed journals, with evidence of research impact.
• Experience in securing research funding and a proven independent research programme that aligns with the School's strengths.
• Experience training undergraduates and postgraduates, including practical and project based teaching.
• Relevant teaching qualification for higher education.
• Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Supportive and tolerant communication style with colleagues, students, and external collaborators.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in preparing grant applications and securing diverse sources of funding.
• Industry experience, ideally within an Aerospace field.
• Experience in project based teaching.

Additional Information

• Grade: 8.2
• Salary: £48,822
• Work arrangement: Full time
• Duration: Open ended
• Line manager: TBA
• Direct reports: TBA
• Website:
• Informal enquiries: Alistair John, Programme Director (Aerospace) -

Benefits

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave (pro rata) with the option to purchase additional days.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, dining, and travel.
• Staff networks providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development.
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond.
• Commitment to personal development with access to learning and mentoring schemes integrated with the Academic Career Pathways.
• Family friendly policies, including paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, menopause support, fertility treatment support, and more.

Required Diversity Statement

We value diversity and are a Disability Confident Employer. You will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process if you meet the essential criteria for this role.

Closing Date

23/07/2026