Teaching Fellow in Engineering Education

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed academic to contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous enhancement of teaching within our Engineering programmes. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, research-informed education that equips students with both strong theoretical foundations and practical, industry-relevant skills, particularly in mechanics, materials, design, mathematics & computing. The postholder will take responsibility for leading and contributing to a range of modules across the undergraduate curriculum. This includes supporting Year 1 and 2 Engineering through tutorials and hands-on laboratory teaching. These roles involve designing and delivering lectures, workshops, and project-based learning activities, as well as overseeing assessment and ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and current industry practice. The role holder will be responsible to the relevant Programme and Department leadership and will work collaboratively with academic colleagues, technical staff, and professional services teams to ensure the effective delivery of modules and a high-quality student experience. They will also contribute to educational development by engaging in evidence-based teaching practice, driving innovation in pedagogy, and responding to student feedback through active engagement with student representatives. In addition, the postholder will support outreach and widening participation activities, representing the department at events such as open days. They will also contribute to the administrative processes associated with teaching and assessment, ensuring smooth module operation and compliance with institutional requirements. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered 1-year contract until 31 August 2027., The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King's guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and we recognise its growing role in professional work. Applicants may use AI tools to support preparation of their application, for example to research the role or structure written responses. However, applications must reflect the applicant's own work and experience. AI tools should not be used during interviews or assessment activities unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. Further guidance on the use of AI in recruitment can be found here. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' ' pages. Interviews are due to be held during week beginning 26 October or 2 November 2026.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria

• MEng qualified in Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Ability to deliver and assess technical and practical teaching in areas such as electrical and electronic engineering
• Experience and knowledge of project-based learning and group supervision in engineering or computing disciplines
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Experience in marking of coursework and/or examinations at levels 4-7 and providing high quality feedback to students
• Interest in pedagogic innovation, curriculum development and enhancement of student experience through research-informed best practice in engineering education
• Commitment to an inclusive learning and working environment working with a range of students and role-holders
Desirable criteria
• Eligibility for, or awarded, associate fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AHEA)
• Evidence of educational innovation including development of new tools, resources and methodologies
• Evidence of excellent student or peer feedback on teaching and learning
• Experience delivering STEM outreach or widening participation activities
  
  We are a vibrant, diverse Department that looks to lead innovation in education and research at one of the world's leading universities. To support our ambition, King's has invested in new multi-million-pound teaching and research laboratories of more than 3000 sqm for the Department at heart of its Strand campus, which opened in August 2022. We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. In moving our ambitions forward, we are continuing to appoint academics to join us in shaping the future of education and research for King's Engineering. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a distinctive approach, combining traditional teaching methods with modern, project-based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to ensure the success of these programmes., At King's, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.
  
  Grade and Salary : £45,829 - £53,462 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID : 162745