Location: Wrexham University, Wrexham, with teaching assignments in China
Contract: Sessional Lecturer Pool – Flexible Teaching Assignments
Teaching Periods: Flexible teaching opportunities during Semester 1 and Semester 2, including periods of international delivery in China.
Salary: Competitive hourly teaching rate. Where international teaching is required, flights, accommodation, subsistence and appropriate local support will be provided in accordance with University arrangements.
Wrexham University is seeking experienced academics and industry professionals to join our Engineering Sessional Lecturer Pool, with an initial focus on supporting the delivery of our growing Transnational Education (TNE) provision.
Alongside our TNE provision, sessional lecturers will become part of the wider Engineering academic community at Wrexham University, working collaboratively with our existing academic teams and contributing to teaching and learning across our Engineering portfolio where opportunities and programme requirements arise.
Successful applicants will support our established partnership with Dalian Polytechnic University in China, contributing to the delivery of the BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering programme. This will include periods of teaching at our partner institution in China, with assignments planned according to programme requirements and individual areas of expertise.
These roles provide an opportunity to contribute to Wrexham University’s international ambitions while maintaining a strong connection with teaching and academic activity at Wrexham. Sessional lecturers will work with colleagues across both Wrexham University and our international partners, supporting a consistent, high-quality student experience across our home and TNE provision.
Subject Areas
We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following:
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control
- Industrial Electronics and Applications
- Mechatronics Applications
- Electronics Technology
- Industrial Automation and PLCs
Teaching requirements will vary according to programme needs and may include lectures, seminars, practical and laboratory sessions, tutorials, assessment and other associated academic activities.
International teaching may be delivered through intensive teaching blocks, typically approximately 6–8 weeks, depending on programme and institutional requirements.
What We're Looking For
Applicants should have:
- A postgraduate qualification in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Higher education teaching experience or significant relevant industrial experience.
- The ability to deliver engaging, inclusive and student-centred teaching.
- The ability to contribute effectively to practical and laboratory-based learning where appropriate.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively alongside established academic teams.
- The flexibility to contribute to teaching at Wrexham University and undertake international teaching assignments where required.
The following are desirable:
- Fellowship of Advance HE or an HE teaching qualification.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or professional body membership.
- Experience of Transnational Education or international teaching.
What We Offer
Successful applicants will join our Engineering Sessional Lecturer Pool and may be offered teaching assignments according to programme requirements, availability and their areas of expertise.
- Competitive hourly teaching rates.
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced academic colleagues within Wrexham University.
- Experience across different Engineering programmes and teaching environments.
- Opportunities to contribute to Wrexham University’s international and TNE provision.
- Opportunities to develop international teaching experience and professional networks.
- Where international teaching is required, return international travel, accommodation, subsistence and appropriate local support in accordance with University arrangements.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Wrexham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
How to Apply
To join our Engineering Sessional Lecturer Pool, please complete the application form and upload any supporting documents to outline your teaching and/or industry experience and engineering specialisms.
Closing Date
7th of September 2026