Coventry University
Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Aerospace
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About the Role
Our Mission
PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector-leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students, supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each student’s individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts within enrolment and continues beyond graduation.
The School of Engineering
The School of Engineering is recognised for its high-quality and real-world teaching, state-of-the-art activity-led facilities, and an approach guided and focused on industry. We deliver and develop courses which foster a first-class educational experience while nurturing and producing graduates ready for their future careers.
The Role
Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Aerospace
As an Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Aerospace, you will support students in developing the knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes required to work within the evolving aerospace engineering and technology sectors.
The aerospace industry is undergoing significant transformation through advancements in sustainable aviation, digital engineering, advanced systems integration, and emerging aircraft technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to teaching, student support, curriculum delivery, and course coordination across our undergraduate aerospace engineering and aerospace technology programmes.
- Support the delivery of core engineering fundamentals, alongside applied and practice-based technical subjects.
- Engage in computational, laboratory, simulation, and project-based activities.
- Work closely with academic colleagues to deliver an engaging and inclusive student learning experience.
- Ensure relevant aspects of professional practice, sustainability, industry engagement, and emerging technologies are embedded within modules and courses.
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This role would particularly suit candidates seeking to develop a career in:
- Higher education teaching.
- Aerospace training.
- Applied engineering education (including applicants from either academic or industry backgrounds).
Our Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you meet the following criteria:
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting or delivering teaching within:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Technology
- Engineering or closely related disciplines.
- An appreciation of effective teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education or technical training environments.
Core Competencies –
Subject Specialisation / Technical Expertise: Demonstrate strength in one or more of the following areas:
- Aircraft design, development, or build.
- Aircraft systems design and integration.
- Materials, structures, aerodynamics, or aerospace performance.
- Digital engineering, simulation or UAV technologies.
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Candidate Attributes:
- Enthusiasm for current and emerging aerospace technologies.
- Preparedness to support diverse student backgrounds in developing:
- Technical competence.
- Professional engineering skills.
- Confidence in their abilities.
Applicants with practical project experience, industry-facing technical skills, or experience supporting applied engineering activities (in both academic or professional settings) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
As a member of the Coventry University Group, you’ll enjoy a wide range of rewards including:
- Excellent employer pension contribution
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme: Up to 5 additional days leave
- Life Assurance worth 4 times salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off tuition fees for staff dependents
- CU Reward Scheme: Discounts across high street or online retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
Our Culture
As part of a global Education Group, equality, diversity and inclusion are core to our organisation’s mission and integral to our institution’s core values. We harness the diverse cultures, experiences, backgrounds, and abilities of our students, colleagues, and partners to realise opportunities for all.
For the full job description and detailed person specification, click here. We look forward to receiving your application!
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