Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the Engineering Discipline? We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering to inspire the next generation of engineers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Based within our vibrant Engineering subject area, you will play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship, helping to shape the future of Engineering education. You will teach and mentor students across areas including flight dynamics and control, sensors and actuators, aerospace propulsion, avionics and aircraft design. Through engaging, inclusive and practice-based teaching, you will support students to develop the knowledge, technical skills and professional competencies needed for successful careers in aerospace and the wider engineering sector. Working collaboratively with the Course Team, you will contribute to curriculum development, research-informed teaching, and a strong culture of practice-based learning supported by our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will also contribute to, and lead, research and knowledge exchange activities across disciplines within and beyond the School and University, and become a member of the , with access to world-class laboratories and field equipment. To be successful in this post, you should have

• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of the subject including current professional developments such as flight dynamics and control engineering, sensors and actuators, aerospace propulsion systems and avionics, aircraft design, advanced avionics, and the range of required generic skills.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Engineering Management, Energy and Renewable Technologies is desirable.
• A relevant degree in Engineering or a closely related subject and a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard software packages, alongside relevant industrial/professional experience and membership of a subject-related professional institution, are desirable.
  
  This post is offered on a 1.0 full-time equivalent basis, fixed term for 1 year, but we welcome job share applications. We offer a wide range of benefits, including opportunities for remote working, a generous pension scheme and additional time off over the festive period.
If you'd like to chat informally before applying, feel free to contact: Maria Diakoumi ( ) or Zuhaib Khan ( ). Further details: The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff. For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK. Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the