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:
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Mathematical fundamentals for engineering
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Computational methods and numerical analysis
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Modelling and simulation
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Dynamic systems and control
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Data analysis
The use of industry-relevant tools is highly desirable, including:
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Python / NumPy
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MATLAB
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Simulink / Simscape
In addition to lecturing, you will:
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Contribute to the supervision of Year 3 and Year 4 undergraduate students undertaking individual and group design or research projects
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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 5th in the 2027 Complete University Guide League Tables, and 9th 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:
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Professor Patrick Keogh, Head of Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, [email protected]
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Dr Anna Young, Department of Mechanical Engineering, [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.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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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 benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
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Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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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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Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
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We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
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Staff support groups and networks
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A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
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A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
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Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
