University Teacher - Industrial Design

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off generous

On-site nursery

Hybrid working options

Gym membership

Pension schemes

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a University Teacher in Industrial Design on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). The role focuses on delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, advancing design studio work, and contributing to the School of Design and Creative Arts.

You will engage students, maintain high teaching standards, and collaborate with colleagues to shape the curriculum. The position offers a flexible working arrangement within a thriving design community, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Experience in a quality academic research or industrial environment.
• Demonstrate core industrial design skills across the full design process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Affinity to work as part of a team, to lead as necessary, and to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Industrial Design courses.
• Contribute to the creative and intellectual direction of Industrial Design.
• Engage with students and supervise studio-based projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curricula and assessments.
• Support and lead teams within the School as required.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Undergraduate & postgraduate teaching

Industrial Design expertise

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title University Teacher - Industrial Design Job reference REQ260611 Date posted 11/09/2026 Application closing date 02/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Specialist and Supporting Academic grade 7 from £47389 to £56535 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

School of Design and Creative Arts

Part-Time 0.6 FTE, Open ended.

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.

With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled educator / practitioner to join the School of Design and Creative Arts as a University Teacher in Industrial Design.

This is an opportunity to join a thriving design community in the School and help strengthen and contribute to how we move forward in our Industrial Design education. Our approach revolves around a fundamental understanding of design process and studio-based learning. It blends traditional skills with cutting edge approaches and spans initial ideation, sketching, design research, CAD, prototyping, design for manufacture, sustainability, and inclusivity. You will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and student engagement as well as a high level of industrial design practice skills.

You will join a collaborative team and contribute to the creative and intellectual direction of Industrial Design. We welcome applicants working across all areas of Industrial Design and welcome experience and approaches that can support and challenge our students, our curricula and ways of working.

We are looking for the successful applicant to contribute to the future of Industrial Design at Loughborough.

Key Requirements:

• Experience, and evidence of, excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, with specific and current expertise relevant to industrial design.


• Experience of working in a quality academic research or industrial environment.


• Demonstrate core industrial design skills across the full breadth of the design process.


• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrate an affinity to work as part of a team, to lead as necessary, and to engage and support colleagues.

For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Enquiries should be directed to Rob Tovey, Acting Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience, via email to [e-mail] .

Interviews will be held mid-end of October 2026.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.