Job Description

41,064 per annum, rising annually to 44,746

Full Time, Fixed Term - Academic

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at Oxford Brookes University provides an intellectually stimulating, friendly and supportive environment in which to work and study. The School has been delivering consistent growth in student numbers over many years, attributed to a highly reputable teaching portfolio and graduate employability. Thus, we are looking for two inspirational and talented colleagues to join us. In addition to teaching, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their research in one of the areas described below and get involved in our excellent extracurricular activities. If you are an aspiring academic in one of the above engineering disciplines, then we have an opportunity for you!

Our success and student experience have been recently enhanced by the move to the Headington Hill campus in the heart of Oxford, featuring a new teaching building and a new industry-standard workshop.
This purpose-built workshop houses a fully equipped machine shop including 3 and 5-axis CNC machines, the Multimatic 5-post rig, Composites manufacture laboratory, Tensile testing laboratory and Fluids wing with a new wind tunnel. Furthermore, it features a new suite of two petrol/alternative fuel and two electric dynos, complemented by an adjacent High-Voltage laboratory, equipped for testing battery pouches and full battery packs.

The teaching building offers laboratories for Electronics, Robotics (XX and two ABB robots), GANT computer-integrated manufacturing demonstrator, dynamics & vibration laboratory and more. We also have a state-of-the-art virtual reality Multiview Cave, 350+ computers and a high-power computing suite to support modelling and simulation and more. Both the teaching and the workshop building also house an enviable range of recent and historic race vehicles.
The School is also the home to the most successful UK Formula Student team Oxford Brookes Racing, who have enviable dedicated design and manufacture spaces, to design and build an advanced electric racing vehicle.

We invite you to apply if you have expertise in one of the following disciplines:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (electric vehicles expertise and ability to use MultiSim or similar software will be an advantage).


Mechanical Design (expertise in composite materials and ability to use Siemens NX, SolidWorks, LS Dyna, Ansys or similar software would be an advantage)Vehicles Dynamics & Vibrations Engineering (preferably an experienced user of Matlab/Simulink, ADAMS, Ansys, AVL, VI-grade or similar software modelling, experience in noise, vibration &harshness will be an advantage)


We have the following posts available:

1 x Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering as full-time, fixed term position for two years
1 x Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering as full-time, permanent

If you have the ambition, ability and energy to make a difference through your teaching and research, then join our team and become part of our vibrant community of educators and researchers.

You will be responsible for:

Providing teaching on relevant advanced modules on undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering programmes;

Supporting high levels of student achievement and high levels of student satisfaction;

Assisting the Head of School in the day-to-day management of the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics;

Assisting implementation of the new programmes and development of new programmes and partnerships;

Assisting the implementation of University and Faculty/ School strategies for enhancing the student experience, including the enrichment of teaching and learning by research and professional engagement;

Undertaking administrative duties commensurate with the role of module leader;

Undertaking teaching and research/ scholarship in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.

You should have:

A postgraduate qualification in Electronic and/or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline;

A demonstrable track record of teaching excellence, and a proven track record in research/ scholarly activity;

Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

How to apply:

Please indicate which role/discipline you are applying for in your written statement.

Complete the online application form, attach your CV and publications list and provide a written statement which includes examples of how your skills and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the person specification, which are attached to the job description.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You'll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.




https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=182565

Closing Date :

08-Sep-2025

Vacancy ID :

182565

Faculty or Directorate :

Faculty of Health, Science and Technology

Location :

Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information :

pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

Posted on :

19-Aug-2025