Lecturer in Engineering - Internal Only

Brighton; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working options

Generous pension scheme

Additional time off over festive (UK)

Job summary

Lecturer in Engineering at the University’s School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering in Brighton will teach and mentor students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will develop curricula and contribute to research and scholarship in areas like Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Design.

Based in the Engineering subject area, you’ll lead practice-based teaching, collaborate with the Course Team and Advanced Engineering Centre, and mentor students to graduate

Qualifications

• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of Mechanical Engineering in general and specific areas like Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Design.
• Desirable knowledge of Engineering Management, Energy and Renewable Technologies.
• A relevant degree in Engineering or closely related subject and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the School’s needs.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard software packages and professional membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in Engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Deliver hands-on learning and contribute to curriculum development in the Engineering discipline.
• Lead research and knowledge exchange activities across disciplines within and beyond the School and University.
• Collaborate with the Course Team and Advanced Engineering Centre to foster practice-based teaching.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Design

Engineering Management

Industry software

Professional membership

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Software packages

Job description

School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £41,885 to £49,798per annum

ContractLength: 12 months

ClosingDate: Friday 13 November 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: TE3199-26-238

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the Engineering Discipline? We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Lecturer in Engineering to inspire the next generation of engineers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Based within our vibrant Engineering subject area, you’ll play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship shaping the future of Engineering education. You’ll teach and mentor students in Engineering, delivering hands-on learning in areas such as:Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Design.

You will positively influence students’ learning, development and career prospects, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in engineering. Through engaging, inclusive and practice-based teaching, you will support students to achieve their potential and graduate ready for a rapidly evolving industry.

Working collaboratively with the Course Team, you will help foster a strong culture of practice-based and research-informed teaching, supported by our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will contribute to and lead research and knowledge exchange activities across disciplines within and beyond the School and University, and become a member of the Advanced Engineering Centre , with access to world-class laboratories and specialist field equipment. successful in this post, you should have:

• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of Mechanical Engineering in general and Materials, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Design in particular, and the range of required generic skills.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Engineering Management, Energy and Renewable Technologies is desirable.
• A relevant degree in Engineering or a closely related subject and a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard software packages, alongside relevant industrial/professional experience and membership of a subject-related professional institution, are desirable.

This post is offered on a 1.0 full-time equivalent basis, fixed term for 1 year, but we welcome job share applications. We offer a wide range of benefits, including opportunities for remote working, a generous pension scheme and additional time off over the festive period.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.
For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.