(Guardian University Guide, 2025) and we are proud that our graduates are the highest paid on average amongst all London Modern universities (LEO, 2025).
Working for us - Turning passion into purpose
Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.
To achieve this, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, those who share our vision and values; who bring ideas that enrich learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and want to make a positive difference.
At LSBU, you’ll join a purpose-led and diverse culture and recognised for your unique contribution as part of a great team, turning passion into purpose.
The role
London South Bank University is excited to be recruiting for the following Lecturer (Teaching & Research) roles within our vibrant School of Engineering and Design:
- 3 Lectureships in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design
- 1 Lectureship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- 1 Lectureship in Chemical Engineering
- 5 Lectureships in Civil and Building Services Engineering.
These positions offer excellent opportunities for emerging academics to contribute to the continued development of our Engineering and Design portfolio. Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering inspiring, practice‑led teaching, supporting student learning, and shaping an industry‑relevant curriculum that integrates core engineering principles with creativity, sustainability and innovation.
What you will bring
- A strong foundation in the selected discipline, with expertise that complements our teaching and research strengths.
- Experience of teaching, tutoring or demonstrating in higher education, including project‑based or active‑learning environments.
- An emerging track record of research, scholarship or professional practice, evidenced through high‑quality journal publications, project outputs or engagement with industry.
- The ability to deliver modules outside of immediate research expertise, across a wider Engineering and Design curriculum including, inter alia, sustainability; circular economy; engineering management and many others.
More information can be found on our Careers website.
Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.
The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack; click “apply”.
The closing date: 20.09.2026
Interview/assessment: w/c 12.10.26
We are happy to discuss flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.
Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details can be found within the candidate pack.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
£42,759 to £60,511 per annum, inclusive of £3,975 London Weighting. Lecturer: Grade 7 £42,759 - £50,024 per annum, inclusive of £3,975 London Weighting. Senior Lecturer: Grade 8 £51,364 - £60,511 per annum, inclusive of £3,975 London Weighting.