Lecturer

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Annual leave & holidays

On-site gym

Staff discounts

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Aston University in Birmingham invites applications for a Designer/Lecturer (maternity cover) in the Department of Mechatronics, Biomedical and Design Engineering. The role focuses on teaching product/industrial design, supporting CAD, prototyping and final-year projects.

You will join a dynamic team delivering practice-led design education, with duties typical for a lecturer in the department. A background spanning academic research or industrial experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching product/industrial design to undergraduates or graduates.
• Ability to support CAD, prototyping, and design thinking modules.

Responsibilities

• Teach product/industrial design subjects as part of maternity cover.
• Support students with final-year projects and design studios.

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 25 September 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 1320-26

ReleaseDate: Wednesday 09 September 2026

The Department of Mechatronics, Biomedical and Design Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Designer/Lecturer to provide maternity cover within the Product Design group.

This fixed-term role focuses on teaching product/industrial design subjects, supporting students across design thinking, CAD, prototyping skills and final-year project work.

You will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative, practice-led design education that prepares students for careers in product and industrial design in a university focused on maximising the employability of its students and will, as such, be expected to pick up all the standard duties of a lecturer within the department. You will have a keen interest and experience in teaching students, and have experience which supports you in this mission, this could be either academic research or industrial experience.

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with30days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here .

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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