Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Aerospace

Competitive starting salary range from £32,942 up to £37,087 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. 

Our Mission 

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation. 

The School of Engineering is recognised for its high-quality and real-world teaching, state-of-the-art activity-led facilities and an approach guided and focused on the industry. We deliver and develop courses which foster a first-class educational experience while nurturing and producing industry-ready graduates. 

The Role 

As an Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Aerospace, you will support students in developing the knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes required to work within the evolving aerospace engineering and technology sectors. The aerospace industry is undergoing significant transformation through developments in sustainable aviation, digital engineering, advanced systems integration, and emerging aircraft technologies. 

You will contribute to teaching, student support, curriculum delivery, and course co-ordination across our undergraduate aerospace engineering and aerospace technology programmes. The role will support the delivery of core engineering fundamentals alongside applied and practice-based technical subjects, including computational, laboratory, simulation, and project-based activities. 

You will work closely with academic colleagues to support an engaging and inclusive student learning experience, ensuring relevant aspects of professional practice, sustainability, industry engagement, and emerging technologies are appropriately embedded within modules and courses. 

Our Successful Candidate 

You will ideally have some experience of supporting or delivering teaching within Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Technology, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with an appreciation of effective practice in teaching, learning, and assessment within higher education or technical training environments. 

You should be able to demonstrate subject competence in at least one of the following areas:

• Aircraft design, development, or build
• Aircraft systems design and integration
• Aerospace engineering, including materials, structures, aerodynamics, or performance
• Digital engineering, simulation, or UAV technologies 

Candidates should also demonstrate enthusiasm for current and emerging aerospace technologies and a willingness to support students from a wide range of educational backgrounds to develop confidence, technical competence, and professional engineering skills. 

Applications would be particularly welcome from candidates with practical project experience, industry-facing technical skills, or experience supporting applied engineering activities in either academic or professional settings. 

The Benefits 

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: 

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme 

Our Culture 

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. 

Application Closing Date: 16 July 2026. 

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