Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success and development of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) provision, while supporting the wider Engineering discipline within the College of Science and Engineering.

A distinctive feature of this role is the opportunity to contribute to the University's growing portfolio of transnational education (TNE) partnerships. As part of our flying faculty model, you will be required to deliver programmes at international partner institutions. This will involve overseas travel, including periods of up to six weeks per visit and multiple trips throughout the academic year, to fulfil teaching and academic support commitments. The timing and frequency of travel will vary according to operational requirements. In addition to teaching overseas, you will have the opportunity to develop international academic and research collaborations and to enhance the University's global engagement and reputation. Initially this will be to support a partner institution in China. Between international assignments, you will be based at our Markeaton Street campus.

About You

This role would suit an enthusiastic and innovative academic with a good honours degree in a relevant discipline and subject-specific expertise in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and/or Robotics. Applicants should hold Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA), or be willing to work towards this, together with a PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination) in a relevant area, or equivalent academic or professional standing achieved through publication, professional practice or industry achievement.

You will have experience of teaching and supporting learning in higher education, with the ability to inspire students and enhance their learning experience.

For Senior Lecturer applicants, we are seeking evidence of academic leadership in teaching and learning, including an understanding of the higher education regulatory environment and experience of leading curriculum development or enhancement activities. Significant professional or industrial recognition and measurable impact within your field is essential, alongside a strong research profile.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Yiling Lu, Assistant Head of Discipline via y.lu@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22^nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

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