Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

The School of Engineering and Computing is home to a vibrant and growing community of students and staff across a broad range of Engineering disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic or industry professional with a passion for aerospace engineering, innovation, and developing the next generation of engineers. You will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate aerospace programmes and play a key role in shaping the future direction of aerospace education within the School.

• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of aerospace engineering subjects.

• Lead the development, enhancement and review of modules and programmes.

• Support the continued growth and reputation of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Lancashire.

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and projects.

• Contribute to research, knowledge exchange and enterprise activities.

• Build and maintain strong links with industry partners and professional bodies.

• Support accreditation activities and ensure programmes remain aligned with industry and employer needs.

• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to colleagues where appropriate.

• Contribute to student recruitment, outreach activities and open days.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A postgraduate qualification (normally a PhD) in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline or equivalent industrial experience including appropriate professional registration.

• Significant teaching, industrial or research experience within aerospace engineering.

• A strong understanding of contemporary aerospace challenges and emerging technologies.

• Active membership of a relevant professional body as appropriate with commitment to obtaining professional registration (if not already held).

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Aerodynamics

• Propulsion systems (in particular electrical propulsion)

• Flight mechanics and control

• Space systems engineering

• Autonomous and uncrewed aerial systems

• Digital engineering, modelling and simulation

• Sustainable aviation technologies

Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed. Please contact

Professor Georgina Harris Dean of School, via email in the first instance.

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive…