The vacancy

Are you passionate about Mechanical Engineering and keen to inspire the next generation of engineers? We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable HE Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join our Higher Education team at University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL) and University Campus Doncaster (UCDon).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to programmes at Levels 4 and 5, deliver high-quality teaching, and support students through their academic journey. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will help shape the future of engineering talent across our region.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across Mechanical, Electrical, General and Manufacturing Engineering modules at Levels 4 and 5.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students, acting as an Academic Tutor where required.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development and continuous quality enhancement processes.
• Prepare programme documentation, support assessment processes, and engage with external examiners.
• Play an active role in student engagement, evaluation processes, and promotional/HE outreach activities.

Essential criteria

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Degree/Level 6 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Strong subject knowledge in mechanical engineering theory and practice.
• Experience of, or the ability to demonstrate understanding of, teaching and supporting undergraduate students.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• A commitment to quality assurance, academic standards and working flexibly to meet deadlines.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme - 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing Date: 10th of May

Interested?

We're happy to discuss the role further.

Please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk for more information.

Apply now and help shape the future of engineering education in our region.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.

Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.

Working with us