Head of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

at University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Closing date

22 November 2026

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Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

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Hours of work : Full-time Tenure: Permanent appointment as Professor with an initial four-year term as Head of Department We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious academic leader to join the University of Liverpool as Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Professor within the Department. The successful candidate will have an established international reputation and sustained record of academic excellence in an area relevant to mechanical or aerospace engineering, or in a complementary field that strengthens and extends our existing capabilities. You will bring a strong record of influential research, success in securing significant external funding, and the academic credibility to lead and inspire a large and diverse academic community. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the University’s major engineering departments at an important point in its development. The Department has significant strengths across mechanical and aerospace engineering, a substantial education portfolio and considerable potential to increase the scale, quality and international profile of its research. As Head of Department, you will build on these foundations to develop existing and emerging areas of excellence, strengthen external partnerships and support innovation in research and education. You will create an inclusive and collaborative environment in which talented people can thrive, while setting high standards and building collective ambition across the Department. We are looking for someone with significant academic leadership experience who can articulate and deliver a compelling vision, exercise sound judgement and lead effectively within a complex and evolving academic environment. Working closely with the Dean of the School of Engineering, you will be a key member of the School Leadership Team and contribute to the wider strategic development of Engineering at Liverpool, as well as leading the continued development and success of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to take up the Head of Department role in June 2027. The Head of Department appointment will initially be for four years, alongside a substantive professorial appointment within the Department. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Closing Date: 22 November 2026 23:30 For full details and to apply online, please click on the apply button above. Salary negotiable

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