The Role
We seek to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with expertise in Electrical Engineering to join the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Robotic Engineering, based at our dedicated engineering campus at Roehampton Vale. The postholder will contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of teaching across the electrical engineering provision within the department’s undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio as well as undertake research within this field. Key areas of teaching include electrical machines, power systems, power control and related subjects. The role will include module leadership, project supervision, curriculum development, and contribution to student achievement and academic quality. The successful candidate will join a growing, forward-looking department with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, industry relevance, and Future Skills.
The Person
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and will hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, student achievement and research within this area. They will demonstrate sound knowledge of core electrical engineering subjects and solid experience of relevant practical laboratory equipment, such as transformer test rigs, electrical machines, power supply benches, three-phase systems, and associated software tools. Experience of student support and project supervision is expected, together with the ability to contribute to academic quality and wider departmental activity. For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, candidates should also demonstrate a broader contribution to leadership, programme development and scholarly or professional activity. Strong organisational, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and a commitment to inclusive, practice-led and industry-informed engineering education, are essential.
The Faculty
There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE). We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity. Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist in electrical, electronic and robotics engineering, flight simulators, a rocket lab, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, renewable energy lab, as well as an advanced design studio. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector. The University was awarded a TEF Gold Award, for its excellence in education provision – to which the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment contributed significantly.