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Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your teaching career in a Russell Group University? Do you have a passion for electronic and electrical engineering and embedded systems?

With enthusiasm for teaching in all aspects of electronic and electrical engineering, this is an opportunity for a talented, motivated individual to make an impact on student education in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The School is one of the leading Electronic and Electrical Engineering schools in the UK with over 100 years’ experience in both teaching and research excellence. We are in the top five in the UK for the quality of our research, and in teaching, we are ranked 1st in the UK for Electronic and Electrical Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

Working both independently and as part of a larger teaching team, you will carry out teaching or teaching-related activities such as laboratories, tutoring, marking, preparing of course materials and project supervision at undergraduate or MSc level. 

With a PhD (completed or submitted by the start of the appointment) in an area of Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a closely related subject and excellent communication skills, you will have some experience of teaching or tutoring Electronic and Electrical Engineering at undergraduate level and a willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities related to teaching.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Craig Evans, Associate Professor 

Tel: +44(0)113 343 4557

Email: C.A.Evans@leeds.ac.uk


Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.


What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Category
Teaching
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£32,546 to £38,249 p.a.
Working Time
37.5 hours per week
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (12 months, available from 01 October 2025 - There is a need for temporary cover)
Release Date
Thursday 26 June 2025
Closing Date
Sunday 27 July 2025
Reference
EPSEE1143
Downloads
Candidate Brief (PDF)
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