Job Reference
3601
Application Closing Date
16/07/2026
Division, Department
PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL) ,PFL School of Engineering
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £32,942 up to £37,087 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Mode
Permanent , Full Time

Our Mission

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

The School of Engineering is recognised for its high-quality and real-world teaching, state-of-the-art activity-led facilities and an approach guided and focused on the industry. We deliver and develop courses which foster a first-class educational experience while nurturing and producing industry-ready graduates.

The Role

As an Assistant Lecturer (Teaching) in Aerospace, you will support students in developing the knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes required to work within the evolving aerospace engineering and technology sectors. The aerospace industry is undergoing significant transformation through developments in sustainable aviation, digital engineering, advanced systems integration, and emerging aircraft technologies.

You will contribute to teaching, student support, curriculum delivery, and course co-ordination across our undergraduate aerospace engineering and aerospace technology programmes. The role will support the delivery of core engineering fundamentals alongside applied and practice-based technical subjects, including computational, laboratory, simulation, and project-based activities.

Based within the College of Engineering, Environment and Science, you will work closely with academic colleagues to support an engaging and inclusive student learning experience, ensuring relevant aspects of professional practice, sustainability, industry engagement, and emerging technologies are appropriately embedded within modules and courses.

This role would particularly suit candidates seeking to develop a career in higher education teaching, aerospace training, or applied engineering education, including applicants from either academic or industry backgrounds.

Our Successful Candidate

You will ideally have some experience of supporting or delivering teaching within Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Technology, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with an appreciation of effective practice in teaching, learning, and assessment within higher education or technical training environments.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate subject competence in at least one of the following areas:

Aircraft design, development, or build
Aircraft systems design and integration
Aerospace engineering, including materials, structures, aerodynamics, or performance
Digital engineering, simulation, or UAV technologies

Candidates should also demonstrate enthusiasm for current and emerging aerospace technologies and a willingness to support students from a wide range of educational backgrounds to develop confidence, technical competence, and professional engineering skills.

Applications would be particularly welcome from candidates with practical project experience, industry-facing technical skills, or experience supporting applied engineering activities in either academic or professional settings.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
Life Assurance 4 x Salary
BUPA Cash Plan
50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

We look forward to hearing from you!