Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Lancaster University College - Weihai
Location: BJTU, Weihai, China
Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-time indefinite)
Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 01 July 2026
Reference: 0371-26

Full time Electronics & Communication Engineering lecturer (teaching and scholarship): Grade 7 to commence from September 2026

Salary: depending on qualifications and experience: Grade 7 range from £41,064 - £46,049

This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located in a remote seaside town, one hour south of Weihai city in Eastern Shandong province, within the 'Nanhai New District' along the Southern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula. The campus and surrounding community are gaining a fast-growing reputation for their clean air, golden beaches, and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station and a high-speed railway station that connects Nanhai to other cities, including Beijing. Weihai airport, which offers both domestic and international flights, is less than an hour away.

After a probationary period, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and based on the campus in China for two semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. The remuneration package includes free furnished accommodation, medical coverage, an employer-contributed pension scheme, and two return flights. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus with amenities nearby.

The appointed individual will teach modules within the Electronics & Communication Engineering programmes, which include a four-year undergraduate degree and a two-year Master's programme for Chinese students. The programme leads to a dual award from both Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University.

The new Engineering lecturer should focus primarily on delivering high-quality teaching across core Electronics & Communication Engineering areas, such as Digital Signal Processing, Advanced Communication Systems, and the Business Development Project, with the flexibility to cover any related undergraduate and Master's modules as needed. Candidates with experience teaching and industry experience in recognized engineering professional qualifications will be especially welcomed.

The role places a strong emphasis on effective pedagogy, clear and rigorous assessment design, the integration of digital and information systems perspectives where appropriate, and meaningful student support. The postholder will also contribute to program development, quality assurance, and other academic responsibilities within the Electronics & Communication Engineering program.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant areas. For those who have not undertaken a teaching qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice.

Successful candidates must be available to commence the role by the beginning of September 2026. This role is subject to obtaining suitable visa documentation prior to deployment to China.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.