Lecturer / Associate Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

University of Bolton; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bolton is seeking an Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join the School of Engineering and Built Environment. The role involves teaching, research, and professional practice across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will contribute to curriculum development, assess students, supervise research, and engage with industry while upholding university policies and supporting student welfare.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant discipline with effective teaching and communication skills.
• Experience or potential to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum design and student supervision.
• PhD or Professional Doctorate (or near completion) expected; may need to complete within timeframe.
• Proven right to work in the UK before starting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across mechanical engineering programmes.
• Develop engaging teaching materials, assessments, and practical activities.
• Contribute to curriculum design, module review, and programme enhancement.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students.
• Engage in research, scholarly activity, and professional practice.
• Engage with external bodies, industry, and professional organisations.
• Participate in student recruitment and partnership development.
• Support student welfare and quality assurance processes.
• Engage in CPD and uphold university policies.

Education

Honours degree in a relevant discipline

PhD or Professional Doctorate (or near completion)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join our growing School of Engineering and Built Environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and professional practice across our mechanical engineering portfolio.

You will play a key role in the delivery and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum innovation, assessment, student support, and research, enterprise, and professional practice activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across mechanical engineering programmes
• Develop engaging teaching materials, assessments, and practical learning activities
• Contribute to curriculum design, module review, and programme enhancement
• Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and, where appropriate, research students
• Undertake research, scholarly activity, and/or professional practice that informs teaching and enhances the University's reputation
• Engage with external bodies, industry, and professional organisations
• Participate in student recruitment activities, including open days and partnership development
• Support student welfare and contribute to quality assurance processes
• Engage in continuous professional development and uphold University policies, including equality, diversity, health and safety, and data protection

You will have a proven academic or professional background in mechanical engineering, with the ability to contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and engage in curriculum development and student supervision. You will demonstrate subject knowledge in areas such as signal processing, finite element methods, additive manufacturing, sustainability, or related engineering topics.

You will hold an honours degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrate effective teaching, assessment, and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will show a commitment to high-quality teaching, student support, quality assurance, and continuous professional development, including working towards relevant teaching and professional accreditation.

A PhD or Professional Doctorate (or near completion), or equivalent professional experience, is expected. Applicants without a PhD may be required to complete one within an agreed timeframe.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

The university is committed to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech within the law. We support open and respectful debate, the exchange of ideas, and the right of staff and students to question, test, and advance knowledge without constraint, while recognising the responsibility to exercise these freedoms in a way that respects the rights of others. In addition, the Office for Students (OfS) operates an independent free speech complaints scheme for staff, job applicants and visiting speakers. Further information about eligibility and the complaints process is available from the OfS. Complaints will normally only be considered by the OfS after the University's internal procedures have been completed, including any appeal, or after 90 days have elapsed since those procedures began.

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