Job Description

Who Are We?

NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is an innovative UK Higher Education provider founded to transform engineering education and deliver regional impact--educationally, economically, and socially. We've created an active, interdisciplinary, and project-based approach to learning that connects students directly with real-world challenges and the people solving them.

What Are We Looking For?

We are building a bank of talented, flexible, and passionate

Assistant or Associate Professors

who can deliver short-term teaching on an as-needed basis across our academic programmes. These casual roles will help us ensure continuity and excellence in teaching during staff leave, course expansion, or other short-term needs.

We are interested in individuals with subject expertise in any of the following areas (and more):

Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering Mechatronics and Robotics Software Engineering and Computing Materials and Manufacturing Design, Product Development, and CAD Sustainability, Systems Thinking, and Engineering for Good Engineering Mathematics and Applied Science Communications, Professional Skills, or Innovation Other disciplines aligned with NMITE's interdisciplinary approach
Whether you're a practicing academic, industry professional with teaching experience, or an early-career researcher with a flair for teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a casual academic at NMITE, you will:

Deliver engaging, hands-on teaching in your area of expertise, often in 8-week intensive modules Facilitate project-based learning grounded in real-world problems and industry needs Provide academic guidance, support, and feedback to students Collaborate with NMITE's academic teams to ensure seamless delivery of learning experiences Contribute to continuous improvement of teaching through feedback and reflection Embrace and embody NMITE's student-centred, innovative educational model

What We're Looking For

Essential

Strong interest in progressive, applied education Subject expertise relevant to NMITE's teaching portfolio Experience of teaching or training in a higher education or professional setting Ability to facilitate active, student-led learning Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student wellbeing

Desirable

Experience in project-based or challenge-led education Familiarity with modern assessment and feedback practices A PhD or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field Industry background and ability to bring practice into the classroom Registration with a professional body (e.g. CEng, IEng)

Our Values & Culture

We are bold, inclusive, and curious. Our core values shape the way we work:

Grit and determination

- We don't give up.

Inclusivity

- We value every individual and every voice.

Creativity and learning

- We try new things, own our mistakes, and grow from them.

Honesty

- We say what needs to be said and listen when others do.

Curiosity

- We ask questions, share ideas, and embrace new perspectives.

Alignment

- We put the mission first and challenge anything that doesn't.

What We Offer

Salary range of 40,920 - 58,572 pro rata

Flexible working arrangements tailored to your availability Opportunity to teach in an innovative, high-impact education model A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive academic environment Professional development and networking within NMITE's growing academic community

How to Join Our Casual Academic Pool

Please send your CV and a short covering letter (or a 2-4 minute video) telling us:

What subject areas you can teach Your teaching experience and approach Your availability across the academic year
Email your application to:

vacancies@nmite.ac.uk

Informal queries can be addressed to:

Samantha Lewis, Director of People & Operations

samantha.lewis@nmite.ac.uk

NMITE is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion - we aim to build a teaching community that reflects the full breadth of backgrounds and perspectives in engineering, design, and beyond. We especially welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in higher education.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 40,920.00-58,572.00 per year

Benefits:

Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person