Lecturer in Engineering (Teaching Focused)

University of Leicester - Engineering

Location:LeicesterSalary:£46,049 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata if part-time: Grade 8Hours:Full Time, Part TimeContract Type:Permanent

Placed On: 14th April 2026

Closes: 11th May 2026

Job Ref: 12816

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, permanent

About the role

As a Lecturer in Engineering (Teaching Focused), you will deliver research inspired education within the School of Engineering at the University of Leicester, with a particular focus on electrical and electronic engineering. You will contribute to high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development and assessment, ensuring an inclusive and engaging student experience that reflects industrial relevance and academic excellence. The role also includes contributing to pedagogic or disciplinary scholarship that enhances teaching quality and supports student outcomes, alongside active engagement with students and colleagues across the School.

You will work in a welcoming and inclusive academic environment that values interdisciplinary collaboration and aligns with the University’s strategic themes of Research Inspired Education and Our Citizens. In addition to campus based teaching, the role will involve delivering undergraduate modules in the People’s Republic of China as part of the School’s collaborative partnership with China Three Gorges University.

About you

You will have a strong academic or professional background in engineering, supported by a PhD or equivalent industrial experience, and a proven track record of excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will demonstrate leadership in learning and teaching, a commitment to inclusive curriculum design, and the ability to deliver high quality education using a range of teaching methods. Evidence of sustained excellent student feedback, engagement in scholarship related to teaching and learning, and a clear commitment to the ongoing development of your teaching practice will be essential.

You will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, while contributing positively to academic citizenship and mentoring as well as a genuine desire to inspire students and colleagues while delivering education with meaningful impact. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or a commitment to achieving it, will support your success in this role.