The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer (Education Specialist) in Engineering and Design to deliver high quality teaching and drive continuous improvement in our educational portfolio. We are looking for an outstanding educator to enhance our teaching, join an expanding and ambitious department, and to shape the students of the future in a vibrant and inclusive environment.
The successful applicant will have a strong track record and background in Engineering and Design with a passion for project-based learning at all course levels and a willingness and versatility to lead skills-based assessment that encompasses technical and transferable skills such as sustainability, business, regulations, management etc.
You will hold a PhD and an undergraduate degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a closely related subject. Through your teaching, you will be passionate about addressing the global challenges and educating the next generation of engineers. This role will suit you if you
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Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment;
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Can demonstrate a clear fit to the Department’s profile and a strong alignment to innovation in education.
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Are passionate about teaching and have the ability and flexibility to teach a wide range of electronic and electrical engineering subjects at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels and ideally the application of cutting edge technology such as artificial intelligence;
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Have a growing record or pedagogical publications and international reputation appropriate to your career stage.
This is a full time role (36.5 hours per week) with a proposed start date from July 2026.
You will be joining a progressive and thriving academic environment and will benefit from the collaborative and well-established Department and Faculty systems at the University of Bath. This includes a strong mentoring and personal & professional development environment in the Department, and the University’s professional development programme. The lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful and accessible areas in the UK are an added attraction.
Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Dr Ben Metcalfe, Head of Department [email protected] or Dr Philip Shields [email protected].
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. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
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Free counselling services through Health Assured
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
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Staff discount on language courses
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
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Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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Local discounts and more
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A family-friendly workplace
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An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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Relocation allowance
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Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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