Lecturer in Physics for Engineering in London

About the Opportunity

Position Overview

• Discipline: Physics and Engineering
• Faculty: Computing, Mathematics, Engineering & Natural Sciences (CoMENS)
• Location: London
• Term: Full Time, Fixed term until 31 July 2027
• Salary Range: Lecturer (G7) £42,701 to £48,035 pro rata
• Line Management Responsibility: N/A
• Reports to: Head of Physics and Engineering

Benefits

The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offers flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks): 03 August 2026 or by agreement.

The role

Northeastern University London invites applications for a Lecturer in Physics for Engineering. The appointee will teach selected first-year undergraduate courses in Physics for Engineering. Candidates from an engineering background are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include preparation of course materials, examinations, and evaluation of student performance in the course.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction / job-share basis subject to our business needs.

Discipline/ Faculty

The Faculty of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (CoMENS) is undergoing significant growth at Northeastern University London. It is home to four interdisciplinary undergraduate dual-degree (in UK and US) programmes in the areas of Data Science, Data Science and Politics, Computer Science and Business, and Computer Science and Philosophy; four postgraduate programs in the areas of AI Ethics, Data Science, Computer Science, and Technology Leadership; and five degree apprenticeship programmes in the areas of AI, Data Science, Digital and Technology Solutions, and Biosciences.

The faculty plays a major part in Northeastern University’s first-year student mobility program, offering undergraduate courses in Computer and Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Healthcare, striving to inspire and equip entering students to be outstanding scientists. This position will specifically support lead courses in Engineering in London from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University's Boston Campus, where students are taking their courses in London this summer.

Person Specification Criteria

To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified, all criteria are considered essential.

• Qualifications: Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant Physics/ Engineering area
• PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• AdvanceHE Fellowship status (FHEA), or equivalent teaching qualification, achieved or expected (desirable)

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in teaching.
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students with a focus on experiential learning.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to technology, data, sustainability, and ethics.
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses.
• Teaching competency in Physics and/or Engineering to at least Level 6 (i.e., up to final year undergraduate level).
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online.
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Sophia Economides, Head of Physics and Engineering (s.economides@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submission.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

Things to consider

For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles such as exam invigilator etc).

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.