Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Description:

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Higher Education)

Workington

£38,000 - £42,000 + 28% Pension + 55 Days Holiday + Excellent Work-Life Balance

Are you a Mechanical Engineering professional with teaching experience looking to develop your career within Higher Education?

Do you want to inspire the next generation of engineers, deliver degree-level education, and enjoy outstanding benefits, long-term stability, and over 50 days holiday every year?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Cumbria's leading education providers, delivering Higher Education Mechanical Engineering programmes and helping students develop the advanced technical knowledge and professional skills required for successful engineering careers.

With excellent facilities, a supportive academic team, and strong links to industry, this role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in Higher Education while remaining closely connected to developments within the engineering sector.

In this role, you'll primarily deliver Mechanical Engineering modules across Higher Education programmes, teaching advanced subjects such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Design, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Engineering Analysis, and other core Mechanical Engineering disciplines. You'll support students through lectures, tutorials, project supervision, and assessment activities, helping them develop the technical knowledge, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills required within modern engineering environments.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and have previous teaching, training, lecturing, or instructional experience. Applications are welcomed from individuals with experience gained in Higher Education, Further Education, apprenticeships, industry training, or workplace learning environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering professional who enjoys developing others and wants to join a respected institution offering excellent work-life balance, exceptional holidays, a highly competitive pension scheme, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role
*Deliver Mechanical Engineering modules across Higher Education programmes
*Teach Engineering Mathematics, Material Science, Health & Safety, Manufacturing Processes, and core Mechanical Engineering principles
*Support, mentor, and develop undergraduate and Higher Education students
*Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and assessments
*Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities
*Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

The Person
*Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
*Experience teaching, lecturing, training, instructing, or assessing learners
*Strong Mechanical Engineering background
*Knowledge of Engineering Mathematics, Material Science, and Mechanical Engineering principles
*Passionate about developing others and sharing technical knowledge
*Looking to build a long-term career within Higher Education

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates