Assistant Teaching Professor (Nuclear MPhil Course Director)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Teaching Professor who will act as the Nuclear Energy MPhil Course Director and will be based at the Department of Engineering's Central Cambridge site.

Energy is at the core of our modern economy and the scale of its influence has begun to have a measurable impact on our environment. The Nuclear Energy MPhil course recognizes that although the prospects for nuclear energy are now better than they have ever been, the nuclear sector is situated within a wider market for energy technologies. The course is an intensive 11-month, full-time Masters with the benefit of a Nuclear Industry Club comprising of a number of key nuclear energy and engineering companies. The taught element of the course offers a flexible curriculum, with a significant amount of bespoke teaching. Students will gain a range of transferable skills and the opportunity to attend a number of field trips and visits. Students undertake research projects which often lead to published papers, or act as a stepping stone to a PhD within the Engineering Department. The Course Director will have responsibility for the planning, development and delivery of the Nuclear Energy MPhil. 

We are seeking an individual to take overall responsibility for the course, which will include all aspects of the planning, development, management, delivery and admissions of the course. In addition, you will directly contribute teaching, by delivering course content, and running some research projects. You will support education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. 

Educated to PhD level, or with related equivalent experience, in topics related to nuclear engineering, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong technical knowledge across a range of topics. You will have a proven track record in relationship management with experience of teaching delivery and/or the design of teaching materials. Demonstrable expert knowledge of teaching of a particular subject involving a critical understanding of relevant theory and/or principles outside of the immediate specialism is essential. You will also be able to demonstrate presentation skills for spoken and written communication and possess the necessary attributes to represent the MPhil programme to students, the wider University and externally. Experience in nuclear engineering research would be advantageous. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. 

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

In addition to this, please ensure that you upload the application documentation as follows:

• a curriculum vitae (CV);
• a statement which covers professional and teaching experience and describes your suitability for this post (no more than 1000 words in total); and
• a cover letter.

The closing date for applications is 1 June 2026. Informal enquiries about the post are welcomed and if you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1223 332615).

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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