The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Your next opportunity

If you are building your academic career and want to do so somewhere that is genuinely investing in its people and its portfolio, this is a compelling moment to join us. You will be part of a growing, ambitious team, contributing to technically rigorous, professionally relevant curriculum that serves a diverse and international student community. Our faculty has active research interests in digital transformation and AI, sustainable engineering and advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity and resilience, and we are looking for colleagues who want to contribute to and develop that agenda alongside their teaching. 

We are recruiting at Lecturer / Senior Lecturer level in Engineering, where you will shape the delivery of high‑quality, applied engineering education across undergraduate, postgraduate and off‑campus programmes. You will provide academic and programme leadership, championing innovative, practice‑based learning that connects theory with real‑world engineering challenges.

Working closely with industry partners, colleagues and students, you will strengthen curriculum relevance, embed enterprise and multidisciplinary project work, and support excellent student outcomes. Alongside teaching and leadership, you will contribute to applied research and knowledge exchange through funded projects, consultancy and professional engagement, helping to enhance employability, innovation and the Faculty’s impact regionally, nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Is this you?

You bring significant teaching experience in your discipline or strong, relevant industry practice, alongside experience of conducting research within the field. You are knowledgeable about contemporary learning and teaching approaches, aware of current disciplinary trends, and committed to supporting students in both their academic studies and personal development.

Ideally, you will also have experience within higher education teaching, recruitment activity and people management, bringing a well‑rounded contribution to teaching, leadership and student success. You hold a postgraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD/Doctorate and a higher‑education teaching qualification or professional recognition (such as PG Cert or HEA Fellowship) being desirable.

If you are passionate about your discipline and want to help shape how the next generation of engineers are educated, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

At The University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Generous annual leave: Benefit from a generous holiday package totalling 49 days, combining 36 days of annual leave, 5 festive closure days, and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Award-winning staff networks: Connect, share, and grow in an inclusive community.
• Lifestyle benefits: Discounts on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being: Access to private medical insurance, health plans, and fitness discounts.
• Professional development: Opportunities to learn, progress, and achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need.

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April (23:59 GMT)

Interviews: Will take place on 12/13th May 

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £38,786 to £58,228

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Your next opportunity

If you are building your academic career and want to do so somewhere that is genuinely investing in its people and its portfolio, this is a compelling moment to join us. You will be part of a growing, ambitious team, contributing to technically rigorous, professionally relevant curriculum that serves a diverse and international student community. Our faculty has active research interests in digital transformation and AI, sustainable engineering and advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity and resilience, and we are looking for colleagues who want to contribute to and develop that agenda alongside their teaching. 

We are recruiting at Lecturer / Senior Lecturer level in Computer Science, where you will deliver high‑quality, industry‑aligned teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and off‑campus programmes. You will provide academic and programme leadership, championing applied and experiential learning that brings real‑world digital challenges into the classroom. Working closely with industry partners, professional bodies and colleagues, you will strengthen curriculum relevance, embed enterprise and innovation, and enhance student employability.

Alongside teaching, you will contribute to applied research and knowledge exchange, secure external funding, and act as a Faculty ambassador, helping to grow the Faculty’s reputation, digital capability and regional and national impact.

Key Responsibilities

Is this you?

You bring significant teaching experience in your discipline or strong, relevant industry practice, alongside experience of conducting research within the field. You are knowledgeable about contemporary learning and teaching approaches, aware of current disciplinary trends, and committed to supporting students in both their academic studies and personal development.

Ideally, you will also have experience within higher education teaching, recruitment activity and people management, bringing a well‑rounded contribution to teaching, leadership and student success. You hold a postgraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD/Doctorate and a higher‑education teaching qualification or professional recognition (such as PG Cert or HEA Fellowship) being desirable.

If you are passionate about your discipline and want to help shape how the next generation of computer scientists are educated, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

At The University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks: 

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays! 
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are. 
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars. 
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts. 
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.
• Professional development: Opportunities to learn, progress, and achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need.

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April (23:59 GMT)

Interviews: Will take place on 12/13th May 

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £38,786 to £58,228

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Your next opportunity

The Faculty of Business and Technology is the University’s largest and most complex faculty, a major financial contributor, a significant provider of transnational education, and home to programmes in business, engineering, and computing. We are seeking outstanding academics to join us at Associate Professor or Professor level, to play a leading role in shaping and advancing our learning and teaching agenda.

Our University has strong regional, national, and international partnerships, and a commitment to widening participation, social mobility, and civic impact.  Within the Faculty of Business and Technology, you will join a vibrant and diverse academic community, delivering education and research across disciplines that are critical to economic growth and societal change. This is a pivotal moment to influence direction, lead change, and create a lasting impact.

Is this you?

As an Associate Professor or Professor, you will provide academic leadership in learning and teaching, driving innovation, quality enhancement, and pedagogic excellence. You will lead curriculum development that responds to student need, employer demand, and emerging disciplinary trends.  You will mentor and support colleagues, contributing to the development of a high‑performing, inclusive academic culture, and play an active role in delivering the Faculty’s strategic ambitions and enhancing its reputation.

We welcome applications from motivated, forward‑thinking academics who are passionate about learning, teaching, and assessment excellence, who bring experience of academic leadership and are ready to contribute strategically at Faculty level and beyond.

Why join us?

At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

If you are interested in having a conversation about this role, please contact talent.acquisition@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing date: Sunday 26th April (23:59 GMT)

Interviews: Will take place on 12/13th May 

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £58,997 to £78,157

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries. We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

• A top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
• 1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Your next opportunity

The Faculty of Business and Technology is the University’s largest and most complex faculty, a major financial contributor, a significant provider of transnational education, and home to programmes in business, engineering, and computing. As the Faculty enters a new phase of strategic development, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Faculty Operations to provide the operational leadership that will enable its continued growth and ambition.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations across both sites, overseeing timetabling, workload allocation, facilities, and resource planning. You will lead a small administrative team and work closely with HR and Finance on recruitment, workforce planning, FTE forecasting, and budget management. As part of the Faculty Senior Leadership team, you will establish and chair a Faculty Operations Committee ensuring strong governance and effective decision‑making.

As well as managing risk, compliance, and Health & Safety across general and specialist engineering facilities, you will ensure adherence to University policies, legislative requirements, and quality standards. You will analyse key performance data and support submissions to external bodies such as Ofsted, Skills England, and professional and regulatory partners, producing reports that inform planning and respond to sector developments. The role also involves coordinating transnational education activity, supporting satellite campus compliance, and fostering effective relationships with industry, employer, and professional body partners. Working closely with the Faculty Pro‑Vice Chancellor, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the Faculty Strategic Plan, support business case preparation, and help advance recruitment and enterprise initiatives.

This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine mark and shape how a large, diverse, and internationally facing Faculty operates at the height of its ambition.

Is this you?

You will bring strong operational management experience from within Higher Education or another large, complex organisation, along with a solid grounding in resource planning, budgeting, staffing, and the development of effective administrative and management information systems. You are confident supporting continuous improvement and organisational change, and you work effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners, including those operating internationally or within transnational education contexts.

You will have a clear understanding of the issues shaping the business, engineering, computing, and wider HE sectors, and how these shape operational priorities on the ground. You are highly organised, an excellent communicator, and able to balance competing demands without losing sight of the bigger picture. As an experienced line manager, you build and support strong teams, engage credibly with senior stakeholders, and provide the kind of calm, professional leadership that keeps a complex Faculty running well.

Why join us?

At Sunderland University, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

• Up to 49 days’ holiday - that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
• Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
• Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
• Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
• Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.

Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need. We don’t accept CVs unless this is specifically mentioned - all applications should be submitted through our careers site.

If you are interested in having a conversation about this role, please contact talent.acquisition@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing date: Sunday 12^th April 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £58,997 to £67,466