Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Engineering Design

UCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences is a global leader in research and education, home to eleven academic departments and a vibrant community of engineers and scientists. Our work spans disciplines and industries, combining insights from life sciences, mathematics, and psychology to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Through our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, we aim to equip talented individuals with the skills and mindset to engineer a better future.

In 2014, we launched the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), a forward-thinking undergraduate curriculum based in Bloomsbury. Learn more at IEP Website.

About the Department

UCL Mechanical Engineering has been at the forefront of engineering education for over 170 years. We pioneered practical laboratory training and continue to lead in research and teaching innovation. Our research spans:

• Lightweight materials and structures for aerospace and thermal systems
• Additive manufacturing and material innovation
• Sustainable design for the circular economy
• Advanced marine manufacturing
• Micro/nanoscale thermofluidic technologies

Our students benefit from MechSpace, a dedicated CAD/CAM-equipped workshop supporting hands-on, project-based learning.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled educator to contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes in mechanical engineering. You will play a key role in teaching design, mechanics, and project-based modules, from foundational to advanced levels.

You will lead lectures, tutorials, and workshops, supervise individual and group projects, and assess student work. You’ll also contribute to curriculum development, create engaging learning materials, and support departmental outreach and student engagement initiatives. This is a hands-on teaching role that requires both technical expertise and a commitment to educational excellence.

About You

You will have:

• A First-Class MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Proven experience and achievement in university-level, design-oriented engineering teaching
• A track record of supervising undergraduate or postgraduate individual and group projects
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Fusion 360, or equivalent)
• The ability to teach project-based learning from concept and design through to manufacturing

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• The ability to motivate and engage students across different levels
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to learn new skills

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. Please visit our Rewards and Benefits page to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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