Academic ConnectTeaching Fellow
Job number
ENG03626
Faculties
Faculty of Engineering
Departments
Dyson School of Design Engineering
Salary or Salary range
£55,144 - £57,472 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
26 Aug 2025
Teaching Fellow with expertise in Product Design and Development
About the role
The Dyson School of Design Engineering is seeking a Teaching Fellow with expertise in Product Design and Development to join its dynamic teaching team. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and ongoing enhancement of our Learning and Teaching (L&T) activities across the MEng in Design Engineering and MSc programmes. This varied role includes teaching, tutoring, module and curriculum development, and supporting student-led projects across a range of modules.
What you would be doing
Key responsibilities include developing and delivering educational content, tutoring, and mentoring students, contributing to collaborative teaching practices, and managing student progress and module information within virtual learning environments (VLEs).
What we are looking for
Expertise in Product Design and Development, spanning the full lifecycle from initial concept to validated, market-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will combine an understanding of design principles, engineering practices, materials, manufacturing processes, and user experience, with knowledge of commercial viability and product strategy. Proficiency in both hardware and software is highly desirable, enabling them to guide students in developing integrated digital-physical prototypes. The candidate will also be responsible for embedding Health & Safety practices and relevant Product Compliance standards into student projects, ensuring a culture of safe and responsible innovation.
What we can offer you
This is a rare opportunity for you to continue your career at a world-leading institution. Imperial College London offers a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year to full time members of staff – pro rata for part-time members of staff).
In addition to a competitive salary and package of attractive terms and conditions of service, we offer you many more benefits to enjoy, such as career development tailored to your ambitions, an attractive pensions scheme and generous family leave packages.
You can gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs, and be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
The role is full-time and a fixed-term contract for 18 months. Subject to available funding, this role may be extended for up to three months.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities, and desirable and essential requirements.
Should you require any further details on the role, contact Andrew Brand, Principal Lecturer, via andrew.brand@imperial.ac.uk.
Should you have any queries about the application process, contact Monika Delczyk, Senior Finance and Staff Administrator, via m.delczyk@imperial.ac.uk.
Planned start date: 3rd November 2025
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