Lecturer in Engineering

Grade 7a/8

Salary Range (Incremental progression) 

Grade 7a £41,064 - £47,389

Grade 8 £48,822 - £58,225

Full Time / Part Time Indefinite (Job share considered)

Agile working (blend of home and office based)

Keele University is undertaking a major strategic expansion of its engineering capability and invites applications for a Lecturer in Engineering. This appointment offers an exciting opportunity for academics and industry professionals to help establish a new portfolio of high-quality engineering programmes at a university recognised for excellence in sustainability and interdisciplinary research.

Building on research strengths where 96% of Engineering research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021), Keele will launch new BEng/MEng programmes in Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics and General Engineering in 2026.

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to curriculum development, deliver high-quality teaching, support student success, and help create an inclusive academic community. You will also have opportunities to develop research within a thriving interdisciplinary environment supported by Keele's unique campus-scale facilities, including the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator, Low Carbon Energy Park, and hydrogen research initiatives.

Based in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, you will join a research-intensive school with internationally recognised expertise across engineering, materials, renewable energy, chemistry and physics. You will also help shape Keele's innovative Professional Engineering curriculum, working closely with regional, national and international industry partners.

About You

Lecturer in Engineering

We are seeking enthusiastic and collaborative individuals with potential to contribute to the development of Keele’s new engineering programmes. You will have:

• A PhD in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience in engineering R&D.
• A developing track record in research, scholarship, or industrial practice.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching and student support
• Engagement with a relevant Professional Engineering Institute (PEI) or commitment to progress toward professional registration/Chartership.

You will be committed to fostering an inclusive and collegiate academic community, supporting the growth of Keele’s engineering provision, and contributing to applied and industry-engaged learning.

The Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to personal, professional, and career development opportunities
• On-site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on campus
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

The University is committed to flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its innovative approach to higher education, interdisciplinary research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit, and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £210 million, over 15,000 students, and a total staff of approximately 2,000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/.

Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, and to proper and fair representation across its senior decision making groups. In support of these commitments, the University particularly welcomes expressions of interest and applications from women and from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, for this post.

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena Swan charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce.  We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from Women for this role.  

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tasnim Munshi, t.munshi@keele.ac.uk. Applications should not be sent to this address.

Closing Date  31^st August 2026

Interviews will be held on: 8^th/9^th September

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates.