Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)

Salary:

Lecturer Grade F: £35,116 to £45,413 per annum

Lecturer Grade G: £46,735 to £55,755 per annum

Senior Lecturer Grade H: £57,422 to £66,537 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellentbenefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 07 August 2025

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time. We are launching a new Aerospace Engineering degree, homed withinSchool of Engineering, the programme builds on the School’s established strengths in fluid dynamics, materials, intelligent sensing, advanced manufacturing and electrical power systems and will be delivered from the new£110 million Stephenson Buildingin the heart of Newcastle.  

We are a world class research-intensive university, delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a major role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Our research community works across disciplines to tackle global challenges in sustainable energy, transport, and advanced manufacturing.

We are looking for outstanding early or mid-career academics with expertise across the aerospace domain and a passion for engineering education, individuals who can apply their technical expertise and people development skills to help shape and grow this new Aerospace Engineering programme.

We particularly welcome applicants with teaching experience or subject expertise in areas such as aircraft design, propulsion, flight dynamics and control, aerostructures, and space systems. 

You will contribute to the design and delivery of a modern, inclusive curriculum, including modules, projects, lab-based teaching, and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will join a strong, collaborative community of engineering educators within the School and have access to institutional support for professional development and recognition.

Further information about the School is available athttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/ 

The University has developed anAcademic Job Summary Guidancedocument which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.  

This is a full-time open-ended post. 

Informal enquiries about the role may be made to Professor Brian Shaw via email . 

This Lecturer role is a Teaching & Scholarship position.

To apply, please upload the following supporting documents:
⦁    Full CV including funding and publication list
⦁    Letter of application which demonstrates and evidences how you meet the criteria of the post

This is a two-stage recruiting process. This means we will be holding presentations as the initial assessment followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Relocation assistance will be provided to help with expenses incurred by new colleagues relocating, https://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/relocation/. 

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the planning and development of leading-edge content, modules, laboratory activities, student projects and assessment methods in Aerospace Engineering. This will encompass electrical, electronic, software, mechanical, thermodynamic and aerodynamic aspects applied to fixed wing, rotary, rocket and satellite applications
• Deliver high-quality teaching across aerospace-related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels using modern and inclusive learning approaches
• Develop, integrate and manage of student learning experiences within modules such as projects, laboratories, industry guest lectures, field trips and work placements
• Identify and obtain funding from appropriate sources to help develop this new degree programme and create leading edge, industrially relevant experiential learning for our        students
• Contribute to and coordinate a growing programme of pedagogical activity to help develop, continuously improve and disseminate the excellence of this new Aerospace programme in high quality pedagogic conferences and publications
• Seek and develop interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and with other UK and international collaborators
• Organise and contribute to programmes of networking, recruitment, marketing, outreach, and public engagement
• Undertake teaching, supervision, tutoring and other education, assessment and accreditation responsibilities in line with the role of Lecturer/Senior lecturer in Aerospace    Engineering
• Supervise individual and group student projects and dissertations and supervise students and contribute to research being carried out by staff and PhD students
• Participate in the administrative and management processes of the school and represent the discipline on School, Faculty or University committees
• For Senior Lecturer: Provide educational leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic developments in teaching and learning within the School

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

All levels

• Evidence of a wide and active interest in engineering, with the ability to contribute to the multidisciplinary teaching of Aerospace Engineering, including themes such as flight, propulsion, avionics, space systems, or airframe structures
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions, whether in academia or industry, that integrate elements of electronic, electrical, software, and mechanical systems, in aerospace or closely related applications
• Evidence of the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts and theories  in a clear and engaging way to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level 
• Demonstration of the ability to develop teaching resources (lecture notes, slides, videos, podcasts, tutorials and practical sessions)
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance programme development, teaching, pedagogical scholarship, and administrative duties
• Experience in mentoring or supervising students, peers, or junior colleagues, ideally in a teaching or engineering project setting

In addition for senior lecturer level

• Extensive experience in the supervision, career development and mentoring of students, peers and junior colleagues
• Demonstrable experience in the successful design, implementation and delivery of complex technical and/or organisational projects
• A strong record of working collaboratively across teams and disciplines, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry and professional bodies

Attributes and Behavior 

All levels

• Professionalism: care and diligence, investing in self-development, taking responsibility, acting with integrity, championing the organisation
• Independence: challenging the status quo, seeking clarification, questioning assumptions, encouraging diverse views
• Performance focus: focus on goals and priorities, exhibiting and entrepreneurial spirits, setting high standards
• Ethical outlook: expressing the university’s values, displaying high standards of conduct, managing institutional and individual priorities, identifying and managing conflicts of interest, treating others fairly and showing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Awareness of self and others: recognising and limiting bias, displaying empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent team working and networking skills
• Applicants from outside of academia must be able to demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm to make the transition to become a Teaching and Scholarship academic

In addition, for Grade G Lecturers 

• Potential to provide leadership to teaching teams

In addition, for Senior Lecturers 
 ⦁    The ability to persuade and influence at all levels to foster and maintain relationships, resolving difficulties as they arise
⦁    Original thinking and analysis of complex information that has led to the bringing of new insights to the research undertaken

Qualifications  
⦁    A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a cognate discipline
⦁    A PhD in a relevant subject area

Desirable
⦁    A recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education or equivalent experience 
⦁    Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution 

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swanaward in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold aRace Equality CharterBronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are aDisability Confidentemployer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 28236