Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Robotics

Robotics Jobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston University in Roehampton Vale is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics to contribute to teaching and research in robotics and AI. You will deliver modules on robot modelling, motion planning, and biologically inspired robotics, lead modules, supervise projects, and shape curriculum to reflect industry relevance.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Robotics or related field, with strong teaching, leadership and collaboration capabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics or related discipline.
• Strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student achievement.
• Experience with robotic hardware platforms and robotics software tools.
• Leadership and program development contributions for Senior Lecturer level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop robotics and AI teaching across UG and PG.
• Lead modules and supervise projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic quality.
• Undertake research in robotics and AI.
• Collaborate with industry and department activities.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

Teaching experience

Communication

Education

PhD in Robotics

Tools

Robotic hardware platforms

Job description

The Role

We seek to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with expertise in Robotics to join the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Robotic Engineering, based at our dedicated engineering campus at Roehampton Vale. The postholder will contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of teaching across the robotics engineering and AI provision within the department’s undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio as well as undertake research within this field. Key areas of teaching include robot modelling, motion planning, biologically inspired robotics, digital systems design and mechanical design. The role will include module leadership, project supervision, curriculum development, and contribution to student achievement and academic quality. The successful candidate will join a growing, forward‑looking department with a strong emphasis on hands‑on learning, industry relevance, and Future Skills.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and will hold a PhD in Robotics or a related discipline, with a strong commitment to high‑quality teaching, student achievement and research within this area. They will demonstrate a sound knowledge of core robotics engineering subjects and substantial practical experience of working with robotic hardware platforms and associated software tools. Experience of student support and project supervision is expected, together with the ability to contribute to academic quality and wider departmental activity. For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, candidates should also demonstrate a broader contribution to leadership, programme development and scholarly or professional activity. Strong organisational, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and a commitment to inclusive, practice‑led and industry‑informed engineering education, are essential.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment (ECE). We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross‑discipline innovation and creativity. Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £45,925 per annum for a Lecturer and £51,163 per annum for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

In person interviews are expected to be held on 9 December 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Kevin Munisami, Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Robotic Engineering.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.