Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 45,025 - 50,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on Perks a Work

Course fee waiver scheme

Priority access to LinkedIn Learning

Season ticket loans up to £10,000

Job summary

Kingston University is seeking a full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to join the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Robotic Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and research in areas such as electrical machines and power systems. Candidates must hold a PhD and exhibit strong communication and project supervision skills. The role offers benefits like 35 days annual leave, an employee assistance program, and discounts on courses.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Experience in student support and project supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core electrical engineering subjects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of teaching.
• Undertake research within the field of Electrical Engineering.
• Module leadership and curriculum development.

Skills

Electrical machines

Power systems

Power control

Laboratory equipment

Project supervision

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Transformer test rigs

Electrical machines

Power supply benches

Three-phase systems

Software tools

Job description

This is a full‑time, permanent position with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum for a Lecturer and £50,160 per annum for a Senior Lecturer, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

The Role

We seek to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with expertise in Electrical Engineering to join the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Robotic Engineering, based at our engineering campus at Roehampton Vale. The postholder will contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of teaching across the electrical engineering provision within the department’s undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio and undertake research within this field. Key areas of teaching include electrical machines, power systems, power control and related subjects. The role will include module leadership, project supervision, curriculum development, and contribution to student achievement and academic quality.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and will hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong commitment to high‑quality teaching, student achievement and research within this area. They will demonstrate sound knowledge of core electrical engineering subjects and solid experience of relevant practical laboratory equipment, such as transformer test rigs, electrical machines, power supply benches, three‑phase systems, 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.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work‑related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
• Discounts on Perks a Work
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.