Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor: Teaching Impact

Heriot-Watt University; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an open-ended Assistant Professor (Teaching and Educational Enhancement) in Aerospace Engineering. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Aerospace Engineering cluster, contributing to course development and student mentoring.

You will join a thriving global community of academics, lead lectures, labs, and assessments, and work across topics such as aerodynamics, flight mechanics, space

Qualifications

• First degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in Aerodynamics, Flight mechanics, or Space systems.
• Proven teaching and assessment experience in aerospace topics.
• Clear communication and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver taught content across aerospace/mechanical courses as directed.
• Act as personal tutor to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Assess and moderate coursework and examinations.
• Develop learning materials and course assessments.
• Support administrative tasks within teaching initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

PhD or MSc in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an open-ended Assistant Professor (Teaching and Educational Enhancement) in Aerospace Engineering. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Aerospace Engineering cluster, contributing to course development and student mentoring.

You will join a thriving global community of academics, lead lectures, labs, and assessments, and work across topics such as aerodynamics, flight mechanics, space