Lecturer in Engineering (x3 Positions)

Keele University; Keele; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking motivated individuals for Lecturer positions in Engineering. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping high-quality engineering education. Ideal candidates are expected to have a PhD in a relevant engineering discipline, a track record in research, and a commitment to inclusive teaching. The positions will support a comprehensive portfolio of BEng and MEng degrees starting in 2026, contributing to a welcoming academic community with a focus on practical and industry-aligned education.

Qualifications

• A developing track record in research, scholarship or industrial practice.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and student support.
• Engagement with a relevant Professional Engineering Institute.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and deliver high-quality teaching.
• Support student learning.
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.

Skills

Research and scholarship

Inclusive teaching

Student support

Engagement with Professional Engineering Institute

Education

PhD in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

Faculty of Natural Sciences

School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

Grade 7a/8

Salary Range (Incremental progression)

Grade 7a £41,064 - £47,389

Grade 8 £48,822 - £58,225

Full Time / Part Time Indefinite (Job share considered)

Agile working (blend of home and office based)

Lecturer in Engineering (x3)

Keele University is undertaking a major strategic expansion of its engineering capability and invites applications for three Lecturers in Engineering. These appointments present an exceptional opportunity for motivated individuals, academics with strong professional backgrounds or industry professionals to help shape a new, high-quality engineering provision within a University already recognised for excellence in sustainability and interdisciplinary research.

Building on established significant research strengths in engineering and adjacent sciences where in REF2021 96% of Keele’s Engineering UoA 12 submission was assessed as world‑leading or internationally excellent, the University is launching a comprehensive portfolio of BEng and MEng degrees in Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and General Engineering in 2026.

The post holders will contribute to realising this new vision for engineering at Keele. You will play a key role in co‑developing and delivering high‑quality teaching, supporting student learning, and contributing to the growth of a welcoming and inclusive academic environment.

Keele’s engineering strategy is uniquely supported by campus‑scale research and innovation infrastructure. The 600‑acre campus hosts a large Low Carbon Energy Park, the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator, and the pioneering HyDeploy and HyDEX hydrogen initiatives, over £30 million of integrated low‑carbon and smart energy and digital assets forming a ‘living laboratory’ for research, innovation, and industrial collaboration. These platforms provide unique opportunities to develop interdisciplinary research programmes, secure funding, and build collaborative teams aligned with national and international priorities in clean energy/technology, advanced materials, and digital systems.

Appointees will be embedded within the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, a research‑intensive environment with internationally leading expertise in materials science, renewable energy, astrophysics, and synthetic and analytical chemistry, and an award‑winning track record in teaching innovation. The School’s links with Keele’s Research Institutes for Sustainable Futures, Digital Society, and Global Health and Wellbeing offer a supporting ecosystem for multidisciplinary engagement and translational research.

The new engineering programmes are distinguished by Keele’s integrated Professional Engineering module spine, an innovative curriculum that combines core engineering specialisms with professional skills development, practical and digital engineering capability, and applied experience. Appointees will have the opportunity to shape this curriculum and embed industry‑aligned teaching from the start, collaborating with partners at regional, national, and multinational partners.

About You

• A PhD in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience in engineering R&D.
• A developing track record in research, scholarship, or industrial practice.
• Commitment to inclusive, high‑quality teaching and student support.
• Engagement with a relevant Professional Engineering Institute (PEI) or commitment to progress toward professional registration/Chartership.

You will be committed to fostering an inclusive and collegiate academic community, supporting the growth of Keele’s engineering provision, and contributing to applied and industry‑engaged learning.

The University is committed to flexible working practices wherever possible. Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University

Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, and to proper and fair representation across its senior decision‑making groups. In support of these commitments, the University particularly welcomes expressions of interest and applications from women and from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, for this post.

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena Swan charter, and values equality and diversity across its workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from Women for this role.

Occupational Health

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tasnim Munshi, [e-mail]. Applications should not be sent to this address.

Closing Date 1st February 2026