University Teacher - Industrial Design, Loughborough in Rothley

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We are ranked top ten in every national league table and hold a global reputation for sporting excellence. With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled educator/practitioner to join the School of Design and Creative Arts as a University Teacher in Industrial Design. This is an opportunity to join a thriving design community in the School and help strengthen and contribute to how we move forward in our Industrial Design education. Our approach revolves around a fundamental understanding of design process and studio-based learning. It blends traditional skills with cutting-edge approaches and spans initial ideation, sketching, design research, CAD, prototyping, design for manufacture, sustainability, and inclusivity.

You will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and student engagement as well as a high level of industrial design practice skills. You will join a collaborative team and contribute to the creative and intellectual direction of Industrial Design. We welcome applicants working across all areas of Industrial Design and welcome experience and approaches that can support and challenge our students, our curricula, and ways of working. We are looking for the successful applicant to contribute to the future of Industrial Design at Loughborough.

Key Requirements:

• Experience, and evidence of, excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, with specific and current expertise relevant to industrial design.
• Experience of working in a quality academic research or industrial environment.
• Demonstrate core industrial design skills across the full breadth of the design process.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate an affinity to work as part of a team, to lead as necessary, and to engage and support colleagues.

For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Enquiries should be directed to Rob Tovey, Acting Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience, via email.

Interviews will be held mid-end of October 2026.

Our Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
• Access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• On-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies.
• Discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
• Access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.