Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Engineering

Northeastern University London

Term: Part-time (up to 0.67 FTE per person); Fixed term 20 April 2026 – 23 June 2026

Line Management Responsibility: N/A

Reports to: Sophia Economides, Head of Physics and Engineering

Benefits: The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks): 20 April 2026

The role

Northeastern University London invites applications for two Lecturers or Assistant Professors in Engineering. The appointees will teach selected undergraduate courses in the areas of Statics and Thermodynamics. Responsibilities include preparation of course materials, examinations, and evaluation of student performance in the course.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

Discipline/ Faculty

The recently formed Faculty of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) is undergoing significant growth at Northeastern University London. It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dual-degree (in UK and US) programmes in the areas of Data Science, Data Science and Politics, Computer Science and Business, and Computer Science and Philosophy; four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI Ethics, Data Science, Computer Science, and Technology Leadership; and five degree apprenticeship programmes in the areas of AI, Data Science, Digital and Technology Solutions, and Biosciences.

The faculty plays a major part in Northeastern University’s first-year student mobility program, offering undergraduate courses in Computer and Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Healthcare, striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists. This position will specifically support lead courses in Engineering in London from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern Univeristy’s Boston Campus, where students are taking their courses in London this summer.

Person Specification Criteria

To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified, all criteria are considered essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant Engineering area
• PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience in relevant Engineering discipline
• AdvanceHE Fellowship status (FHEA), or equivalent teaching qualification, achieved or expected (desirable)

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in teaching.
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students with a focus on experiential learning
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to technology, data, sustainability, and ethics
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses
• Teaching competency in Engineering to at least Level 6 (i.e., up to final year undergraduate level)
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.

Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Yu-Chun Pan, Faculty Director, CoMENS y.pan@nulondon.ac.uk. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via the 'Apply' button above.

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