Lecturer

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to recruit a fixed-term Lecturer for two years to undertake high-quality teaching. 

About the role

We are seeking a candidate with a passion for teaching, particularly at the early undergraduate level. 

The primary focus of this role is the delivery of high-quality education to Year 1 and Year 2 cohorts within the Department. 

You will contribute to teaching across our MEng programmes in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering, helping to establish strong foundational knowledge and skills.

A key aspect of the role is to engage and motivate students, enabling them to apply core mathematical and computational techniques to real-world engineering challenges. 

The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering mathematics and computational methods, the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to early-stage learners, and a commitment to high-quality teaching and student engagement.

You will be expected to teach and inspire students in core areas, including:

• Mathematical fundamentals for engineering
• Computational methods and numerical analysis
• Modelling and simulation
• Dynamic systems and control
• Data analysis

The use of industry-relevant tools is highly desirable, including:

• Python / NumPy
• MATLAB
• Simulink / Simscape

In addition to lecturing, you will:

• Contribute to the supervision of Year 3 and Year 4 undergraduate students undertaking individual and group design or research projects
• Support other teaching activities as required by the Head of Department

About you

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) and experience in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. 

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. 

You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging the Department to adapt and evolve. 

By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will help create a dynamic and empowered Department that can thrive in today's changing world. 

About us

We are one of the leading Mechanical Engineering Departments in the UK and provide a progressive academic environment. 

Our Mechanical Engineering degree is currently ranked 5^th in the 2027 Complete University Guide League Tables, and 9^th  in the 2027 Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide. 

The University of Bath has recently been ranked 125th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

You will benefit from the supportive, collaborative and well-organised Department and Faculty system at the University. 

There is a strong culture of providing newly appointed staff the necessary support and freedom to develop their academic careers.  

We would like you to have the future ambition to take on leadership roles within and/or outside the Department at an appropriate stage in your career.  

Additional information

This is a full-time, fixed-term position expected to end in September 2028.

As part of the selection process, you will normally be required to give a presentation to academic staff in the Department before being shortlisted for formal interview.

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to either:

• Professor Patrick Keogh, Head of Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, enspsk@bath.ac.uk  
• Dr Anna Young, Department of Mechanical Engineering, amy32@bath.ac.uk  

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.

Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

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