Lecturer (Teaching) in Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) to provide coordination and input to the teaching of subjects including a clear focus on Engineering Mathematics and other areas across our Mechanical Engineering degree programmes.

You will join a team of lecturers delivering a suite of units across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught degrees delivering content primarily to students studying degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

Our teaching is delivered face-to-face, supported by some online content. We are looking for applicants with the expertise and flexibility to teach a broad range of topics in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Mathematics to Undergraduate students.

You will be expected to design and deliver high quality teaching of undergraduate and/or taught postgraduate modules which is informed by significant experience gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience, to include:

• Preparation of teaching material; delivery of lectures, seminars, tutorials, studio sessions and group work; 
• Assessment and marking of coursework, examination papers and dissertations 
• Providing advice and support to students; 
• Pastoral care of students, in line with Department and University policy 
• Supervision of undergraduate or taught postgraduate student projects 
• Teaching-related management and administration duties 
• Effective contribution to the University’s wide developments and innovation in the design and delivery of teaching. 
• A PhD in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or other similar discipline

This role is advertised on a fixed term basis for a period of 24 months with an expected start date of 1st August 2024 or soon after, ready to teach from 30 September 2024.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in a relevant subject area
• Depth and breadth of knowledge of Engineering Mathematics and Industrial Design
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level using a range of methods
• Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills

For a full view of the person specification please see the job description attached below.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students.   

The Department holds a Silver Award for the Athena SWAN scheme and we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

For informal enquires please contact Dr Sabina Gheduzzi, Director of Teaching ([email protected] ) or Professor Patrick Keogh, Head of Department ([email protected] )

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We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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