Lecturer in Engineering

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a Lecturer in Engineering to join their vibrant academic community in Birmingham. This role involves planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering. Ideal candidates will possess teaching experience and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and excellent professional development opportunities. Join us to inspire and nurture the next generation of engineers in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Engineering in Further Education or Higher Education.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art equipment in controls systems, robotics, and microprocessors.
• Ability to create inspiring and inclusive learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and delivering high-quality learning opportunities.
• Inspiring students and contributing to the academic community.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Teaching

Education

Relevant Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Engineering

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,116 - £42,882 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, full time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Do you have experience teaching in Engineering in Further Education or Higher Education? University College Birmingham is looking for a Lecturer in Mechanical or Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering. The department has state of the art equipment in controls systems and smart factories robotics, pneumatics and hydraulic, fluid mechanics, programmable logic controllers and microprocessors.

We also offer level 2 to level 7 courses in a range of different disciplines and subjects.

The role will include planning, developing and delivering high quality, inspiring and inclusive learning opportunities for students to help them achieve their learning goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to contribute to the world of academia, inspire students, and actively participate in the vibrant academic community we foster.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 10th August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

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