Lecturer in Robotics


Company:	Sheffield Hallam University
Salary:	£39,906 to £44,746 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S1 1WB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Role

The School of Engineering and Built Environment, part of the College of Business, Technology and Engineering, is home to a vibrant community of academics, researchers, and industry professionals across a wide range of engineering disciplines. We are passionate about developing the next generation of engineering talent and are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Robotics.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future workforce within one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors of engineering. We welcome applications from candidates with practical, industry-based experience in:

Robotics

Industrial Automation

Robotic Systems Integration

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Whether you are currently working in industry and looking to share your expertise, or an experienced educator seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have an understanding of current and emerging trends within robotics and automation, together with an awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing the sector both nationally and internationally. During the selection process, candidates will be invited to demonstrate how their professional knowledge and experience can be applied to inspire and develop future robotics engineers.

Our teaching laboratories utilise ABB industrial robotic systems, therefore experience of working with ABB robots, robot programming, system integration, or relevant industry certifications would be advantageous, although not essential.

No Previous Teaching Experience? No Problem.

We recognise that some of the most impactful educators begin their careers in industry. If you have practical experience and a passion for developing others, we will support you in making the transition into higher education. This role offers an excellent opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers while continuing to develop your own professional and academic career.

Equally, we welcome applications from existing lecturers and trainers who are passionate about delivering engaging, industry-relevant teaching and helping students realise their career ambitions.

Our Engineering Community

You will join a collaborative and supportive team that works closely with colleagues across the Power, Electrical and Control Engineering subject area. Together, we deliver a portfolio of highly regarded programmes, including:

CEng-accredited BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

BEng Electrical Engineering (Top-Up)

BEng Mechatronics

MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Degree Apprenticeship Programmes

A broad range of MSc Engineering programmes

Our expertise spans a diverse range of engineering specialisms, including:

Robotics and Automation

Embedded Systems and Microprocessor Engineering

Analogue and Digital Electronics

Computer and Network Engineering

Communications Systems

Systems Simulation and Modelling

Make an Impact

This is more than a teaching role. It is an opportunity to shape the skills, ambitions and careers of future engineers while contributing to a dynamic and growing engineering community with strong industry links and a commitment to innovation.

If you are passionate about robotics, eager to share your expertise, and motivated by the opportunity to influence the engineers of tomorrow, we encourage you to apply.

The Team

You will be a key member of the Electrical Electronic and Future Technologies team, helping to maintain and to expand the success of the department's courses in this area. Our courses are highly regarded across the profession and founded upon over 30 years of related teaching here at SHU.

Our courses are accredited by the relevant professional bodies and staff members are encouraged to be active within them. Courses within our departmental portfolio are accredited by the following UK professional bodies: IET

The School

The School of Engineering and Built Environment is arranged into a number of subject areas: Electrical, Electronic and Future Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, Future Transportation, Built Environment, and Energy, Infrastructure and Environment. We place equal emphasis on teaching and research, be it subject or pedagogic research into teaching Engineering and Mathematics to transform lives.

With excellent links to industry, we develop innovative products to improve the quality of lives, support the sustainable development of business and provide insights into fundamental questions about our universe. Through our strong industry partners, we provide applied learning opportunities for our students and our graduates perform really well in the labour market.

Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange in the School has strong alignment with UKRI priority areas, such as Manufacturing the Future, Clean Technologies, AI and Robotics, as well as Digital Innovations for Health. We are a welcoming community where staff and students are encouraged to develop their careers and make a fulfilling impact.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

The University currently enrols eligible academic staff into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), a defined-benefit pension scheme.

Further details on TPS can be found here.

If you’re a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly before joining us, you can choose to remain in USS instead.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

You are advised to assess your eligibility against the criteria set out in the UKVI Guidance before applying.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

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