Wrexham University - Engineering
Location: Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
Location: Wrexham University, Wrexham, with teaching assignments in China
Contract: Sessional Lecturer Pool – Flexible Teaching Assignments
Teaching Periods: Flexible teaching opportunities during Semester 1 and Semester 2, including periods of international delivery in China.
Salary: Competitive hourly teaching rate. Where international teaching is required, flights, accommodation, subsistence and appropriate local support will be provided in accordance with University arrangements.
Inspire Future Engineers on an International Stage
Wrexham University is seeking experienced academics and industry professionals to join our Flying Faculty Sessional Pool to support the delivery of our BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering programme at Dalian Polytechnic University, one of our established partners in China.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain international teaching experience while delivering high-quality engineering education within a supportive Transnational Education (TNE) partnership.
Subject Areas
We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following:
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control
- Industrial Electronics and Applications
- Mechatronics Applications
- Electronics Technology
- Industrial Automation and PLCs
Teaching is delivered in intensive blocks of approximately 6–8 weeks, depending on programme requirements.
What We're Looking For
Applicants should have:
- A postgraduate qualification in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Higher education teaching experience or significant industrial experience.
- The ability to deliver engaging, student-centred teaching.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Experience of laboratory teaching and/or Transnational Education.
The following are desirable:
- Fellowship of Advance HE or an HE teaching qualification.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or professional body membership.
- A collaborative and flexible approach to working internationally.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly teaching rates.
- Return international flights.
- Accommodation and subsistence provided.
- Local academic and translation support where required.
- Opportunities to build international teaching experience and professional networks.
- The chance to experience one of China's leading centres for engineering and manufacturing.
How to Apply
To join our Flying Faculty Sessional Pool, please complete the application form and upload any supporting documents to outline your teaching and/or industry experience and engineering specialisms.
Closing Date: 7th of September 2026