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About the Role

The appointee will support teaching of Level 4 (first year undergraduate) general Engineering courses. Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated ability to support teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching in the classroom and makerspace, under the guidance and/or supervision of subject expert faculty, including Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MATLAB, and supporting basic robotics and electronics work.
• Assist with equipment set-up and tear-down during practical sessions, as required
• Complete required training, and attend coordination meetings
• Respond to or forward student queries, as appropriate

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area
• PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area (desirable)
• AFHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable)
• Core knowledge of the subject material: Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MATLAB, and basic robotics and electronics.
• Demonstrates, through evidence, ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in assisting teaching lab sessions.
• Ability to provide excellent, personalised support to students in a makerspace-based setting.
• Flexibility and capacity to support course leaders in providing excellent educational provision to students, including opportunities for experiential learning.
• 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
• Must adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.
• Applications must include a full curriculum vitae and a cover letter that sets out concisely in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria.
• Applicants should indicate in their cover letter the % FTE they are interested in.

Skills

• Python
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• MATLAB
• basic robotics
• basic electronics

Location

• London, Devon House / Portsoken (St Katherines Dock)

Work Type

• Part-time (Up to 0.74 FTE)
• Fixed Term (01 September 2026 – 31 May 2027)

Experience Level

• Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated ability to support teaching.

Education Level

• Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area
• PhD completed, or near completion, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area (desirable)
• AFHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable)

Salary/Compensations

• Teaching Assistant (G6) £37,960 to £41,461, progressing to £42,701 per annum for 1.0 FTE once in post. Pro rata for agreed FTE (up to 0.74 FTE).

Benefits

• The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer 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.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
• Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
• Support with private medical insurance.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Cycle Scheme vouchers.
• 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.

About the Company

• 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.
• Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces. Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
• Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada. After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021. Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.

Equal Opportunity

• Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
• Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone.
• We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority.