Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

ARU; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves teaching both in Chelmsford and in China, focusing on sustainability and contributing to the research programs. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have teaching experience in Higher Education. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Relevant first degree and PhD in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in teaching at university level.
• Willingness to teach part-time in China.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and practical sessions in mechanical engineering.
• Contribute to research programs focusing on sustainability.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching experience in Higher Education

Knowledge in mechanical engineering

Sustainability expertise

Education

Relevant first degree

PhD or Professional Doctorate

Job description

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: From £38,000 to £55,000

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Science & Engineering

Closing Date: 10/08/2025

Job Reference: 6270b34badd2

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12/08/2025

Expiry Date: 26/09/2025

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. It holds a Gold award for the quality of its education through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our research institutes and faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields, delivering impactful research that addresses pressing issues and benefits communities. We are a leading provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England and among the UK's top universities for degree apprenticeships.

About the Role

The School of Engineering and the Built Environment offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and degree apprenticeship courses. We seek an experienced mechanical engineering lecturer to teach part of the year in China and part in Chelmsford. Teaching in China is expected to occur on up to two occasions annually for up to four weeks each. The remaining teaching will be in Chelmsford across all levels, contributing to the research program, especially in sustainability.

The successful candidate will deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions in mechanical engineering and contribute to other engineering programs. Candidates should have a relevant first degree and a PhD or Professional Doctorate (or nearing completion) in a related discipline, with teaching experience in Higher Education and/or relevant professional practice.

We offer an agile working culture with benefits such as generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training opportunities, travel schemes, and a competitive relocation package. Full details are available on our page.

All employees must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Guidance Notes: Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.