Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Fixed Term)

SALARY DETAILS (UP TO £35,000 pro-rata) plus benefits

Richmond American University London is now seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering to assist with the development of Richmond validated Mechanical Engineering programmes in our Chinese partner universities.

The post is initially offered on a 0.5 temporary (6 month) basis, starting as soon as possible, with the possibility of extending into a full-time permanent position. Initially, the postholder will not have teaching duties at Richmond, but will report to the Provost, who oversees the academic developments in our Chinese partner universities. The main task over the 6 months is to help with curriculum development of the Mechanical Engineering programmes in China so that they are ready for Richmond validation in Spring 2026.

Duties will include working closely with Chinese colleagues in our partner universities on the development of the Mechanical Engineering programmes, specifically in relation to aligning UK subject benchmarks to the Chinese curriculum. The postholder will assist Richmond’s Collaborative Provision team in ensuring that the necessary documentation from our partner universities is prepared for validation events and that deadlines are met.

It is possible that the postholder will be asked to visit our partner universities in China as part of this work.

About Richmond American University London

Richmond American University London is a unique institution, global in outlook and in practice, diverse and cosmopolitan in its culture. A leading private and not-for-profit institution, we are dually accredited in both the United States, by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and registered with the Office for Students in the UK. Our students receive both UK and US degrees, bringing together the best of British and American higher education.

Operating in London since 1972, our mission is to educate and inform future generations by providing them with the knowledge and support to think critically, the freedom to challenge assumptions and the skills to work with others. Our distinctive, multi-disciplinary Liberal Arts degree programmes offer a holistic approach to teaching and learning that focuses on developing academic and personal skills to enable our students to make positive contributions through employment, personal development, and public service after graduation.

Following the move to our new state-of-the-art campus in Chiswick Park, West London, we are developing a new strategy that will see the University grow and further diversify its student body, broaden and diversify is academic offer and expand its international partnerships.

Richmond is an equal opportunities employer. Richmond is committed to an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Basic level DBS check is required for this position.

For further information about the University, please visit: www.richmond.ac.uk

Closing date: 20 June 2025

To apply for this role, please email your CV and supporting statement which outlines qualifications, teaching experience, publications and/or research agenda, together with details of three recent work-related references to: hr@richmond.ac.uk (via the 'Apply' button above)

Please note that while submitted applications will be we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants.

Applicants will need the right to work in the UK. This role is not suitable for Visa sponsorship.

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