Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering
Location Wolverhampton Campus Faculty/Department Faculty of Science and Engineering Contract Type Permanent Salary £50,253 - £58,226 pa Closing Date 26/02/2026 Job Reference 14690 Documents
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With 23,000 students, the University of Wolverhampton is one of the largest universities in the UK, having an excellent teaching quality profile, strong performance in third stream income generation and an improving REF performance. Our major building and refurbishment facilities is providing enviable teaching and learning resources, outstanding laboratory provision and leading IT resources. The School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering, manages a well-established portfolio of Engineering courses covering Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport & Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering, Additive Layer Manufacturing, CNC Machining and Composite Compression Moulding. It is committed to providing high quality Engineering courses whilst maintaining the University’s aspiration to be the University of Opportunity. The department of engineering has an excellent academic record as a high value manufacturing hub, and we have collaboration partners across the country and worldwide.
Research in Engineering is carried out under four pillars – namely Additive Layer manufacturing, Composite Engineering, Energy and Green technologies and Process Engineering with emphases on cross pillar research. The department is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to contribute to the development of Aerospace Engineering, specifically:
2. Expertise in aircraft design & systems
3. Avionics
4. wind tunnel aerodynamics
Including research and teaching across the Engineering’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You must have at PhD degree in Engineering or a very closely related subject. You will be expected to have Membership of a professional body will be an advantage. You must have a good experience in all aspects of Aerospace Engineering.
You will work with staff and students in the pursuit of research both as an individual and as part of the wider School and Faculty activities, encompassing complementary research areas by contributing to the work of established research groups. Hence, you should have a track record of dissemination of research outputs / achievements in high quality scientific/technical journals and have the potential to attract research funding and/or generate external income. You will be delivering all aspects of aerospace engineering and will need to demonstrate the breadth of knowledge of the subject matter. You will be appointed either as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer dependent on experience.
Staff Benefits
You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.
We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:
Your Benefits:
5. Competitive salaries
6. Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
7. Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
8. Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
9. IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
10. friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
11. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
12. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
13. Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
14. Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
15. Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
16. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
17. Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
18. Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
19. Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
20. Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
21. Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
22. Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
23. Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
24. Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
25. Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
26. Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)