Job Description

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.


The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

About the role

We are recruiting Academic Tutors to support us in the delivery of our Engineering provisions, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Working with the delivery teams, you will be involved in the management and delivery of our modules. You will a provide teaching support as/when needed to cover changes to delivery.


We are currently expanding our programme portfolios and student numbers. With over 3 million investment state-of-the-art equipment, you will work alongside our School of Computer Science and Engineering staff in designing and delivering content for various Engineering topics. These include (but not limited to):


o Automation and control


o Digital and Analogue Electronics


o Electrical Power


o Principles of Engineering Management


o Project Management


o Mechanical Principles


o Mechanical Engineering Design


o Manufacturing Principles

What you can bring

The successful candidate will have:

Experience of leading or delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules and/or programmes in Engineering. Experience in project supervision at either undergraduate or postgraduate levels Assessment marking and providing student feedback

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.


Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.


Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that

97%

of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th October (23.59 GMT).

For any informal enquiries please contact David Knapton (dave.knapton@sunderland.ac.uk)



Job Details
Department
Business & Technology - School of Computer Science & Engineering
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
38,786 to 46,049
Hourly Rate
20.10 - 23.87
Closing Date
Monday 20 October 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
0354-25