"Lecturer in Engineering Mathematics"

University of Bristol - Engineering Mathematics and Technology School Team

Placed On: 12th March 2026

Closes: 1st April 2026

Job Ref: ACAD108490

The role

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Bristol is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Engineering Mathematics within the School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology (SEMT). This post is within our teaching pathway and so the focus of the post is delivering teaching and the associated administration. The post is funded for a fixed term period until 31st July 2029. The successful applicant will have teaching and admin responsibilities that focus on our Year 1 undergraduate teaching. In particular, teaching support for students on our large Engineering Mathematics class that is delivered to all year 1 engineering students.

What will you be doing?

You will play an active role in delivering high-quality, innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will supervise and assess research projects, provide personal tutoring, and contribute to lectures, laboratories and problem classes. The role holder will be responsible for teaching at levels appropriate to their specialism and may help to organise such teaching. Their teaching will primarily be on classes prepared by other members of staff, but there may be some opportunity to contribute to the preparation and development of classes. The role holder will be developing their competence in teaching and/or clinical/professional work over a variety of courses and settings. They are expected to plan their own activity, make a contribution to teaching and to course development discussions. They will be expected to act as tutor to undergraduate and, where relevant, taught postgraduate students. They will be provided with an academic mentor and with support and further training, aimed at developing their competencies and the ability to take on a wider range of responsibilities.

You should apply if

You should apply if you have:

• a PhD in Engineering Biology or a closely related discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry or similar).
• Significant experience of teaching in higher education.
• Significant experience in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and demonstrating leadership in planning and delivering a large project.
• Ability to teach appropriately in various ways at various levels and to communicate clearly material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Ability to organise their own time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.

Flexible and part-time working arrangements can be discussed.

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 31/07/2029

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 1st April.

Interview dates will be confirmed in due course.

For informal queries please contact: Professor Mike Jeffrey (mike.jeffrey@bristol.ac.uk)