Lecturer in Acoustics

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The School

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board. 

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Acoustics to support the development and delivery of new undergraduate and postgraduate courses in this expanding discipline. You will design and teach modules that span theoretical principles and real-world applications, including environmental acoustics, architectural acoustics, and sound engineering.

The post has a strong interdisciplinary focus, and you will collaborate across subject areas such as the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, and Audio Engineering. You will also contribute to research, and industry engagement in areas such as environmental noise, and urban and archaeological acoustics.

This is an opportunity to shape a growing area within a supportive and forward-thinking School, with excellent links to industry and professional industry bodies.

The Person

You will hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Acoustics or a related field and have experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. A track record in research or equivalent industry practice is essential.

You should have expertise in environmental or architectural acoustics, and a clear interest in interdisciplinary work. Strong communication skills, practical lab skills, and the ability to contribute to curriculum development are essential. Experience with course design, industry collaboration, or securing research funding is desirable.

How to Apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above, and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 25th August 2025.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at: 

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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