Six UK universities with fresh visa-sponsored jobs for STEM lecturers

Several academic institutions across the United Kingdom (UK) are currently seeking lecturers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, with salaries that exceed the benchmark (£38,700) for work visa sponsorship for migrants.

These vacancies present significant opportunities for those in academia seeking to further their careers in higher education in the UK.

According to Career advice from jobs.ac.uk, there are numerous routes to get into the field of academia.

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“The qualifications that you need are a good bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above), possibly a masters, and a PhD in the relevant field. Although you do not need a separate teaching qualification, you could be offered the opportunity to complete one while studying for your PhD or in the first year of working as a lecturer”.

“There are three main aspects to being a lecturer: teaching, research and administration. Different institutions prioritise research and teaching differently, and you need to find out which aspect is most important for the particular job you are interested in. As a general rule for the UK, Russell Group universities prioritise research whereas post-1992 institutions place more emphasis on teaching”.

Demand for academia in STEM

As the UK continues to embrace a tech-driven era, the demand for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills has soared to unprecedented levels leading to the need for qualified STEM teachers across the nation.

Moreover, as industries rapidly integrate technology, the importance of foundational STEM knowledge has never been more pertinent.

STEM education prepares students for careers in engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and numerous other essential fields within the modern economy.

It also fosters problem-solving, creativity, and analytical thinking, preparing young people for careers in fields such as artificial intelligence and engineering.

Here are the current openings for lecturers in STEM fields across some universities in the UK. Interested candidates need to check each university website with the positions and apply promptly, as application deadlines vary by institution.

Current openings across UK universities

University College Birmingham has several openings, including a Lecturer in Cyber Security (Higher Education) with a salary between £37,999 and £42,632 per annum, as well as a Lecturer in Computing, focusing on Digital and T-Level courses, with salaries ranging from £34,866 to £42,632 per annum.

Queen’s University Belfast is also seeking candidates for multiple roles, including a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing (£39,922 – £60,284 per annum), a Lecturer in Adult Nursing (£43,605 – £60,284 per annum), and a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering.

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King’s College London is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Global Mental Health, with salaries between £52,874 and £61,921 per annum.

Cranfield University is recruiting for senior academic positions, including a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Aerodynamics, offering a salary between £48,039 and £85,000 per annum, and a Lecturer in Indoor and Environmental Mycology (£48,039 – £69,505 per annum).

The University of Bradford has a vacancy for a Lecturer in Computer Science, with an annual salary of £40,247 to £45,163.

The Global Banking School is also recruiting for Lecturer positions in Project Management, offering £51,000 per annum for a role in Manchester and £55,000 per annum for a similar position in West London.