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University of Staffordshire

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Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Staffordshire

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Staffordshire University is a public university in Staffordshire, England. It has one main campus based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent and three other campuses in Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury. There are six academic departments at the university including computing and digital technologies; creative arts and engineering; health and social care; law, policing and forensics; life sciences and education and the Staffordshire business school. At the campuses in Stafford and Shrewsbury are two Centres of Excellence in healthcare education which provide an innovative learning environment for health and social care students. There are a number of student societies at the university including a Pokemon club, a vegan and vegetarian club, a Harry Potter club, swimming club, a table tennis club and a theme park society. There are also a selection of sports teams that students can join including American football, hockey, lacrosse, trampolining, snow sports, tennis, volleyball and many more. There are libraries across all of the three campuses as well as a dedicated library for the children of mature students, with colourful seating, tables and a story chair. The university has a number of partnerships with universities across the world. These include ESERP Business School, Barcelona, Riinvest College in Kosovo, Gulf College in Oman, Chengdu University of Technology in China, APIIT SD in India, British University Vietnam and the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the USA. Notable alumni include footballer Fabrice Muamba, author, comedian and television presenter Dave Gorman, cricketer Mark Wallace, and Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion rower Andrew Triggs Hodge.

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49 F : 51 M (1)
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22% (1)
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Hong Kong


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Flinders University

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Flinders University

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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United Kingdom, Southampton


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UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

University of Johannesburg

South Africa, Johannesburg

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University of Johannesburg

South Africa, Johannesburg


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Job description “Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment prides itself in its vibrant, dynamic and diverse engineering community of scholars who are passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students, enhancing the research profile of the Faculty and enhancing the academic, social and economic impact of the Faculty’s teaching and research programmes. 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Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output. If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.  Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

23 Jun 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Staffordshire

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Arts and Humanities

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  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management

Computer Science

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Education Studies

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Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology