Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Manufacturing and Quality Systems

FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)   

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (3 years)

Salary: UH7 Lecturer £37,099 to £44,263 pa dependent on skills and experience

UH8 Senior Lecturer £44,263 to £56,021 pa dependent on skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Manufacturing and Quality Systems, to support our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across all Engineering subject areas in the Department. 

Main duties and responsibilities

You will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, across all Engineering programmes. You will also support learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory and administrative activities.

You will be expected to contribute actively to research interests of the school and develop short courses, commercial and KTP related activities in the school. You will supervise postgraduate research projects and apply for external funding to support research and commercial activities.

Skill and experience required

You must have experience of working in subject area within Higher Education or in a relevant sector. In addition to this you will need proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You must have a strong commitment to teaching, learning and student support at University level and a potential willingness to attract external funding. You will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. You must have a strong desire to enthuse and engage our students in the subject area and be effective within a team setting. We will also expect from you a willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.

Qualifications required 

You must hold a minimum of a first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering or related subject area.

A PhD (or within 3 months of completion) in a relevant Engineering or related subject area is highly desirable for Lecturer.

The role of Senior Lecturer will require a doctorate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related subject area.

Recruitment Incentive

This post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Manufacturing and Quality Systems attracts a £5,000 Recruitment Incentive payable to the successful candidate in their first salary payment after joining the University of Hertfordshire for the first time. For more details see the Job Description.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to Deputy Head of Department of Engineering: Dr Christabel Tan ([email protected] ) or Head of Engineering Management Subject Group: Thomas Baker ([email protected] )

Closing Date: 9 June 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.