Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

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The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time. We are launching a new Aerospace Engineering degree, homed within School 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 Building in 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 at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document 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 brian.shaw@ncl.ac.uk.

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/.

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