Teaching Associate (2 Posts)

Aston Foundation Centre Location: Aston University Main Campus Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum Grade: Grade 08 Contract Type: Fixed Term (36 months) Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 20 November 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 04 December 2025 Reference: 1185-25 Release Date: Wednesday 05 November 2025 Aston University\’s 2030 strategy is Inclusive , Entrepreneurial and Transformational . We are building a new model of university for a changing world. Our vision is to be a leading university of science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve. The successful candidate will join the Aston Foundation Centre. Part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we are a close-knit, collaborative team where creativity and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. As the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to, develop and enhance the teaching and scholarship activities within the Aston Foundation Centre, both independently and as part of the team. You will be expected to teach on and support the teaching of key modules within the department, with potential collaborations on modules within the wider undergraduate provision of the College, with a focus on supporting engineering science, mathematics, and project-based learning. Alongside this you will contribute to citizenship within the department, such as being a department Health & Safety Coordinator and acting as the first line of support to students as a personal tutor. The successful candidate will need to hold a degree in a STEM discipline and will have experience of teaching and assessing students with demonstrable impact on students learning. For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Rebecca Broadbent, Senior Teaching Fellow ( r.broadbent@aston.ac.uk ) This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Further details: Job Details University Information Email details to a friend Apply Online The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual\’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk