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Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
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Other Engineering
Hawaii, USA
GBP 48,822-56,535 / year
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
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£48,822.00At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better.
With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education.
As staff, we play a pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world.
The school of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Band 8) in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in areas such as mechanical engineering design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Design for Manufacture (DFM), stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA), or Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). This appointment aims to strengthen expertise in core mechanical engineering disciplines and expand our research and teaching capacity in manufacturing and design of mechanical systems.
With increasing global demand for sustainable manufacturing solutions and operations, the department is committed to delivering high-quality education and impactful research in mechanical engineering. The post holder will work within the subject group of Mechanical Engineering contributing to research and teaching in the relevant discipline, and is expected to have knowledge, understanding and experience of delivering specialist and general course material to undergraduate and postgraduate students, from first principles, through to Masters level.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong academic credentials and the ability to contribute to both taught and research-led activities within the department.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
The postholder is required to have expertise in Mechanical Engineering, with specialist knowledge, and the ability to teach at a variety of levels, in some or all of the following areas:
- Mechanical engineering design
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
- Stress analysis and/or Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Design for Manufacture (DFM)
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in core and specialist mechanical engineering modules.
- Supporting the continued development and innovation of mechanical engineering curricula.
- Supervising final year projects and MSc dissertations.
- Contributing to the department’s research profile through publications, grant capture, and collaborative work.
- Participating in academic administration and student support activities.
- Engaging with external stakeholders including industry partners and professional institutions (e.g., IMechE, IET)
Main Work Activities
Teaching and Learning
- Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures.
- Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives.
- Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet defined learning objectives.
- Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance.
- Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study.
- Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess student work, and provide constructive feedback.
- Supervise the work of students and provide advice on study skills and learning problems.
Research and Scholarship
- Undertake and publish research and scholarship innovation in mechanical engineering.
- Seek external research and knowledge exchange funding, including from research councils and industry.
- Build collaborations across academia and industry to advance university’s profile in mechanical engineering.
Relationships and Team Working
- Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for exchange of information and future collaboration.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes, and research activity.
- Attend and contribute to subject group meetings.
- Contribute to collaborative decision-making with colleagues on academic content and assessment of students’ work.
- Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students.
Additionally the post holder will be required to:
- Fulfil the employee duties described in the University’s health and safety policies and cooperate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department.
- Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices, including undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training.
- Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures.
- Where a candidate cannot demonstrate sufficient teaching experience, they may be expected to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP) if not already qualified.
Please note that this is a full time (36.5 hours) continuing position.
The salary range for this role is £48,822-£56,535 depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Please find the full job description here.
Please note that the positions closes at 00:01am on Tuesday 7 April. To ensure your application is considered, please ensure that you submit your application in enough time.
If you'd like to discuss the role informally, please email Professor Professor Yong Sheng e: Y.Sheng@hull.ac.uk
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