Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

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

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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.