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.
- 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.
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.
For informal queries please contact: Prof Karen Aplin, Professor of Space Science and Technology Email: [email protected]
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
Grade: I/J/Pathway 3
Salary: Grade I (£39,906 - £44,746) or Grade J (£43,482 - £50,253) per annum pro rata
School/Unit: School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
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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