Senior Lecturer / Assc Prof & Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to lead a dynamic academic team and enhance student recruitment. The ideal candidate will possess strong management experience, an innovative mindset, and an academic background relevant to the field. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £60,155, alongside the opportunity to impact the department significantly. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an academic profile relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in student recruitment is essential.
• Ability to contribute to the Faculty's business and innovation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• Build on the department’s existing foundations.
• Drive student recruitment and engagement within the discipline.

Skills

Strong management experience

Understanding of trends in Mechanical Engineering

Ability to stimulate and challenge staff

Innovation appetite

Job description

The Role

The Faculty ofEngineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE)is seeking to appoint a new Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The University’s Town House Strategy has set an ambitious growth target in terms of student recruitment for the next three academic years. ECE is well positioned to contribute effectively to this target. Hence, we look forward to hearing from individuals with a successful track record of student recruitment within the higher education sector and particularly in Mechanical Engineering.

The post of Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is an opportunity to lead a remarkable academic team, based on a dedicated engineering campus at Roehampton Vale. With exceptional laboratory and technical facilities, there is plentiful of scope for the post-holder to build still further on the Department’s strong foundations.

The Person

Candidates should have strong management experience and an academic profile that is relevant to the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. This means understanding the trends and expectations of students and employers alike. You will have an appetite for innovation and the ability to stimulate and challenge staff in productive ways. You will have the ability to contribute to the Faculty’s business and innovation agenda both through your own activities and those instigated by you across the Department.

The Faculty

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE). We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary from £60,155 - £69,270 per annum.

The Head of Department aspect of the role is a 4-year term, reverting to Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer substantive as appropriate.

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions.

Applications should consist of:

• a concise covering letter (ideally no longer than two pages), addressing the criteria in the Person Specification;
• an up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• names and contact details of three referees (although referees will only be approached at the final stage of the process, and only with your express permission).

For informal enquiries, please contactRob Teague,Faculty Support Administrator.

The closing date for applications is31st August 2025.

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.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please [e-mail] call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

£60,155 to £69,270 per annum