Teaching Associate/Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

The role

The School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering at the University of Bristol seeks to recruit a Teaching Associate or Lecturer to support our teaching in first and second year practical classes within the Aerospace Engineering degree. We seek a hands-on, proactive and friendly individual who has relevant technical experience, particularly in electronics, and a flair for teaching. The role holder will need to be at ease with teaching both lecture-style activities to large classes, and one-to-one or small group help with laboratory work.

The School is renowned for delivering both high quality teaching and world-class research, attracting the highest calibre of students and providing an intellectually stimulating environment for academic staff. Our aerospace engineering courses are regularly ranked in the top 3 within the UK. You will join the Aerospace Dynamics and Systems teaching team which is an active and supportive group of around 12 academics at all levels.

What will you be doing?

• You will teach a first year course in which students carry out, analyse and write up practical electronics exercises.
• You will help second year students design, build and test an uncrewed aerospace vehicle in small groups.
• You will be involved with assessment and administration related to these courses.
• At lecturer level you will develop course materials and contribute to academic administration.

You should apply if

For a full view of requirements please look at the job description attached below, but if the below describes you, we’d encourage you to apply.

• You have a strong background in electronics, ideally within an aerospace engineering context
• You can deliver inspiring teaching to students in the early years of their undergraduate degree
• You enjoy helping students to learn and are willing to continually develop your teaching skills within a supportive academic community.
• You hold a first degree and, ideally for Lecturer level, a PhD or equivalent experience in engineering or an allied subject with a relevant practical component.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Prof Karen Aplin, Professor of Space Science and Technology Email: karen.aplin@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Fixed term until 02/08/2027

Work pattern: 0.4 FTE, 14 hours per week. Must be available for in-person teaching on Thursdays and Fridays

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 19/07/2026

The interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 10/08/26

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