Job Description

Southampton Solent University's Warsash Maritime School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Yacht Design to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Yacht and Sustainable Vessel Design and to grow the commercial and research activities of the school. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and enhancement of the student experience within the school.



School/Service
Warsash Maritime School
Salary
38,249 - 44,128
Vacancy Type Filter
Academic
Is a DBS check required?
Yes
Is Health Surveillance required?
No
Career Pathway
Academic -Teaching and scholarship
Terms of Contract
Indefinite
Contract Type
Full Time
Normal Place of work
Southampton Campus
Employer
Solent University Services Ltd
Closing Date
15/02/2026
Ref No
13090
Documents
Lecturer Yacht Design G6.docx
(Word, 108.7kb)
Southampton Solent University's Warsash Maritime School has a global reputation for delivering real-world, practice-led education to deliver the future leaders of the maritime industry. The Yacht Design Department has an international reputation, with long-standing collaborations with industry providing education and research in innovative design, advanced construction methods, cutting-edge composite materials, alternative marine fuels, and sustainable maritime. The department specialises in small vessel design for both motor and sailing craft under 100m.





Within the Yacht Design department of the school, the successful candidate will hold an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree and preferably a doctorate (or be close to completion), in a relevant subject area (e.g. Naval Architecture, Yacht or Commercial Craft Design or Marine design or a similarly related area. Ideally, they will have some practical experience of designing sailing or motor vessels, whether for the commercial or leisure industry. The successful candidate will teach across a wide range of topics within the school. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate is flexible and able to teach across a wide range of subjects.




Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience within the salary band stated. 35 days in addition to public holidays and scheduled university closure periods at the discretion of the university. Development pathways are available to upskill and undertake a post-graduate teaching qualification if not already held. Further details of this post are available in the job description and person specification.

About Southampton Solent University



With a strong track record of innovation and creativity, Southampton Solent University (SSU) has grown to become one of the country's leading practice-based universities. SSU today is a flourishing community of academics, students and professional services staff with a reputation for the quality of our teaching, for our engagement with industry and for the employability of our graduates.



Southampton Solent University has strong local roots within Southampton and its region, working closely with the city, the community, employers and voluntary organisations. The University is open, friendly and inclusive, with not surprisingly, given its great location and growing reputation, a strong international dimension.





As part of the University community, SSU offers a range of professional development opportunities, from completing a post-graduate certificate in education, to completing a further master's degree or even working towards a PhD, there are numerous opportunities available to staff as part of their professional development.





As part of the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), our programmes are designed in partnership with leading colleges, universities, and industry employers to create clear career pathways in technology. IoT courses like this one are precisely aligned with the needs of maritime, engineering, and digital industries, where demand is high for talented new engineers, technologists, technicians, and creatives.

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We Are Solent

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