Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
| Posting date: | 23 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,389.00 to £56,535.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | LA1 4YW |
| Company: | Lancaster University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0383-26 |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to deliver high quality teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate engineering degree programmes. You will contribute to the School of Engineering’s international reputation for teaching, and research in Mechanical Engineering, helping to create and shape a vibrant academic community within the field at Lancaster.
Our School of Engineering community draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today we are a thriving centre for research and education that value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We currently comprise over 70 staff and over 100 research students working together across nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics and materials engineering subject areas to foster innovation and meet the global challenges of our times.
Lancaster University is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive HEIs with 91% of its research ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. The University was TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising our ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining individuals who share and support our commitment to promote an inclusive working and teaching community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering, and particularly those identifying as women. We provide family friendly, flexible working arrangements with staff networks and inclusive facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance for our staff https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/about-us/our-campus/family-friendly-lancaster/ Our supportive working environment is recognised by our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/.
To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Professor Raffaella Villa (r.villa@lancaster.ac.uk).
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