Principal Teaching Fellow

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

The Department of Materials is recognised internationally for its excellence in research and teaching. With an annual intake of over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate masters students, we are the largest Materials department in the UK and are regularly ranked among the top few Materials departments in world. Our mission in education is to deliver research-inspired, socially relevant programmes to train people who will be valued for their scientific expertise, creativity, resourcefulness and teamwork. Further details about the department are available at

During the academic year the Department had 60 staff engaged in teaching, 410 enrolled undergraduate students on BEng and MEng programmes and 76 postgraduate students enrolled on our 1-year MSc programme. The undergraduate degree programmes in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial are centred around understanding the interrelationships between processing, structure, properties and performance, which lie at the heart of the discipline. Teaching focuses on applied science and engineering, with a grounding in theory and a great emphasis on practical work with advanced equipment. Further details of our programmes are available at

What you would be doing:

We seek to appoint a Principal Teaching Fellow to join us to manage and enhance the student experience of our undergraduate students and to contribute to the development of learning and teaching strategies within the Department. You will also assume the role of Senior Tutor in the department, with responsibility for ensuring that students receive high-quality support throughout their time at Imperial.

You will provide strategic leadership in curriculum design and delivery across a range of programmes of study at various levels, in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS) and Associate Head of Department (Teaching & Education Strategy). You will lead on digital learning and learning technologies, and support teaching staff and students in their use of technology in teaching and assessment. You will contribute to the delivery of our degree programmes by teaching across the curriculum, including delivering lectures and laboratory classes within our current programmes, or those developed in future. You will have proven leadership skills, an ability to introduce new methods and processes and be able to show compassion and understanding to students facing challenging circumstances.

What we are looking for:

  • A degree (or equivalent) and postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Mathematics or Physical Science.
  • A recognised qualification in Higher Education learning and teaching.
  • Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the relevant discipline, and of teaching and assessment methods, to develop and support teaching programmes in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial
  • Substantial experience in delivering high-quality teaching
  • In-depth understanding of education and practice in own specialism
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and assessment strategies relevant to the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering
  • In-depth understanding and experience of the use of e-learning in delivery, assessment and feedback
  • A successful record of holding management and administrative responsibilities, working in a team, and managing others
  • Experience in providing and managing pastoral support to learners
  • Knowledge of the challenges which students may encounter during their studies
  • Experience of managing confidential information
  • Experience in producing clear and concise written material for guidance, management, and decision-making purposes
  • Experience of presenting own work clearly and concisely to a diverse range of audiences in both written format and orally

What we can offer you:

  • This is an exciting opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • By joining us, you will become part of an academic community focused on finding solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
  • We provide a wide-ranging benefits package that includes resources, tools and networks to promote a positive working environment.
  • Pensions – excellent employer contributions
  • Season Ticket loan – interest free
  • Childcare facilities – Early Years Education Centre
  • Childcare vouchers – salary sacrifice scheme
  • Staff accommodation
  • Our flagship sports centre and gym in South Kensington Campus

DBS checks will be required for this role.

Further Information

*Due to funding constraints for this role, we can offer a maximum salary at £73,071 per annum. However, you will be eligible for incremental raises as per our standard pay scale for this grade.

Closing Date: 22 August 2024
Interviews Date: 27 September 2024

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Arash Mostofi, Associate Head of the Department of Materials (Teaching & Education Strategy):

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to: Darakshan Khan ).

If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at We're here to help.

Apply online via the above 'Apply' button.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

£70,086 to £73,071 per annum*

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