Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering
University Of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, UK
Published today
Engineering
Full time
Post Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering
SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Engineering
FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
We are a committed equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage applications from applicants who may wish to job share or work part time, as well as from women candidates to reflect staff under-representation, where it exists, and our diverse student cohort.
This exciting post in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science offers the opportunity for an individual to play a key role in the delivery of the School's Aerospace Engineering degrees and to help drive forward the School's portfolio of research and commercial activities. The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with experience and expertise in Aircraft systems, and one or more of the following areas:
• Aircraft design.
• Aircraft manufacturing.
• Pilot studies.
• Aircraft simulation and/or testing.
• Avionics.
• Systems engineering and management
We are particularly interested in:
• Candidates that are active pilots and have, or are working towards, a general or commercial license.
• Candidates who have a strong industry background in the areas of interest.
Main duties and responsibilities
To undertake teaching and assessment in engineering modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in Aerospace Engineering and where appropriate in support of subjects elsewhere in the School. You will be required to support learning through the development of course materials, including online content, as well as undertaking necessary administrative, tutorial and laboratory activities in addition to supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
You will be required to engage in research and commercial consultancy activity in manufacturing processes; the role also includes the building of partnerships with external organisations for the purpose of sponsorship and knowledge transfer activities. You may also contribute to our Mechanical Engineering, and Automotive Engineering programmes.
Skills and experience required
The appointee will have sufficient expertise and experience to be able to contribute to the teaching of Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in Aerospace Engineering, including topics as listed above. The appointee should be familiar with engineering software packages such as MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, STAR-CCM+, and Ansys. See the Job Description for the full list of experience areas sought.
Experience of working in Aerospace Engineering within Higher Education or of working in the Aerospace industry sector is desirable for the lecturer (UH7) role but essential for Senior Lecturer (UH8). Previous experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate level and/or postgraduate level would be an advantage for the lecturer (UH7) role but essential for Senior Lecturer (UH8).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements for this role. This role requires applicants to have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a methodical approach and high attention to detail.
Qualifications required
You will have a first degree in Aerospace Engineering or related subject area. Membership of a Professional Institution such as Royal Aerospace Society or Fellowship of Advance HE would be an advantage for UH7 but is essential for UH8.
The School supports registration for CEng plus the first year of one of the Professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (RAeS, IET, or IMechE) membership fee to enable the job holder to register for CEng status.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Head of Aerospace Subject Group, Dr Peter Thomas (p.thomas5@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Interview Date: From 19 May 2025
Reference Number: REQ000005
Date advert placed: 31 March 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Engineering
FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
We are a committed equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage applications from applicants who may wish to job share or work part time, as well as from women candidates to reflect staff under-representation, where it exists, and our diverse student cohort.
This exciting post in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science offers the opportunity for an individual to play a key role in the delivery of the School's Aerospace Engineering degrees and to help drive forward the School's portfolio of research and commercial activities. The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with experience and expertise in Aircraft systems, and one or more of the following areas:
• Aircraft design.
• Aircraft manufacturing.
• Pilot studies.
• Aircraft simulation and/or testing.
• Avionics.
• Systems engineering and management
We are particularly interested in:
• Candidates that are active pilots and have, or are working towards, a general or commercial license.
• Candidates who have a strong industry background in the areas of interest.
Main duties and responsibilities
To undertake teaching and assessment in engineering modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in Aerospace Engineering and where appropriate in support of subjects elsewhere in the School. You will be required to support learning through the development of course materials, including online content, as well as undertaking necessary administrative, tutorial and laboratory activities in addition to supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
You will be required to engage in research and commercial consultancy activity in manufacturing processes; the role also includes the building of partnerships with external organisations for the purpose of sponsorship and knowledge transfer activities. You may also contribute to our Mechanical Engineering, and Automotive Engineering programmes.
Skills and experience required
The appointee will have sufficient expertise and experience to be able to contribute to the teaching of Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in Aerospace Engineering, including topics as listed above. The appointee should be familiar with engineering software packages such as MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA, STAR-CCM+, and Ansys. See the Job Description for the full list of experience areas sought.
Experience of working in Aerospace Engineering within Higher Education or of working in the Aerospace industry sector is desirable for the lecturer (UH7) role but essential for Senior Lecturer (UH8). Previous experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate level and/or postgraduate level would be an advantage for the lecturer (UH7) role but essential for Senior Lecturer (UH8).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements for this role. This role requires applicants to have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a methodical approach and high attention to detail.
Qualifications required
You will have a first degree in Aerospace Engineering or related subject area. Membership of a Professional Institution such as Royal Aerospace Society or Fellowship of Advance HE would be an advantage for UH7 but is essential for UH8.
The School supports registration for CEng plus the first year of one of the Professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (RAeS, IET, or IMechE) membership fee to enable the job holder to register for CEng status.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Head of Aerospace Subject Group, Dr Peter Thomas (p.thomas5@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
Interview Date: From 19 May 2025
Reference Number: REQ000005
Date advert placed: 31 March 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts