Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

As part of the continued development of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Aberystwyth University, we are seeking inspirational colleagues with appropriate expertise and experience to join our growing engineering team. You will develop an independent research programme, contribute to the teaching and research portfolio both at Aberystwyth and at Transnational Education partner Universities in China.

You will enjoy considerable scope to shape the direction of the scheme in line with your expertise. You would be joining a diverse, vibrant and dynamic department that focuses on delivering high-quality teaching and research with impact.

You will be an educator and researcher with experience of teaching within Higher Education and hold a PhD in a relevant area allied to electrical engineering

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Professor John Gough at

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

The post is permanent with a focus on the development of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree schemes. The post holder will also be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering their own area of research within the remit of the department and faculty and also seek external funding.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials in line with curriculum standards.
• Engage with quality assurance processes, contribute to module and programme evaluations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
• Lead modules and coordinate with associate lecturers where applicable
• To develop their own research portfolio, aligned either with existing research groups within the Faculty or in an independent direction in engineering.
• Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed
• Develop initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support and research activities.
• Respond to pedagogical and research challenges
• Balance the competing pressures if teaching, scholarship, research and administrative demands and deadlines.
• Develop and update teaching materials and maintain digital learning platforms.
• Set, assess, and provide feedback on student assignments and exams.
• Support students academically and pastorally, including those with learning support needs.
• Respond sensitively to those needing help or showing signs of distress and involve relevant trained people when appropriate.
• The applicant will be required to travel and the possession of a valid driving licence would be desirable.
• The university is a bilingual teaching institution and knowledge of the Welsh language would be an advantageous but is not essential. Opportunities to learn Welsh will be provided.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• To be committed to your own development through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other duties reasonably requested.

The responsibilities of this vacancy have been matched to the Academic Role Profile Teaching and Research
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Additional Responsibilities (Grades 6-8)

• Undertake other duties as assigned by your line manager, commensurate with the role's grade.
• Engage in university-level projects and initiatives as directed, and undertake any additional duties…