Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

University of Hertfordshire - School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science

FTE:1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)

Salary: UH7 £38,784 to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer with experience and expertise in Pilot studies, and one or more of the following areas:

• Propulsion systems
• Aircraft design.
• Aircraft maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO).
• Flight testing.
• Aircraft performance.

We are particularly interested in:

• Candidates that are active pilots and have, or are working towards, a general or commercial license.
• Candidates who have a strong industry background or experience working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the areas of interest.

Main duties and responsibilities

To undertake teaching and assessment in engineering modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in Aerospace Engineering and where appropriate in support of subjects elsewhere in the School. You will be required to support learning through the development of course materials, including online content, as well as undertaking necessary administrative, tutorial and laboratory activities in addition to supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects. You may optionally engage in, or be asked to support, research and commercial consultancy activity in aerospace engineering topics as appropriate to your expertise and skills; the role also includes the building of partnerships with external organisations for the purpose of sponsorship and knowledge transfer activities. You may also contribute to our Mechanical Engineering, and Automotive Engineering programmes.

Skills and experience required

The appointee will have sufficient expertise and experience to be able to contribute to the teaching of Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in Aerospace Engineering, including topics as listed above. It is advantageous if the appointee is familiar with engineering software packages such as MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, STAR-CCM+, and Ansys. See the Job Description for the full list of experience areas sought.

Experience of working in Aerospace Engineering within Higher Education or of working in the Aerospace industry sector is essential. Previous experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate level and/or postgraduate level would be an advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. This role requires applicants to have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a methodical approach and attention to detail.

Qualifications required

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related subject area. Membership of a Professional Institution such as Royal Aerospace Society or Fellowship of Advance HE would be an advantage.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Head of Aerospace Subject Group, Dr Peter Thomas (p.thomas5@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 04 December 2025

Interview Date: TBC