Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

Engineering at Staffordshire University has a well-established reputation for providing an innovative portfolio which includes Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and academic courses. We wish to complement our existing, experienced and very successful academic team with a suitably experienced, enthusiastic and motivated candidate seeking to further their career in Higher Education. As a Manufacturing Engineering subject expert, you will be expected to contribute to the University’s research outputs by attracting research funding/consultancy work and leading high-quality research. You will teach and assess students across a range of levels and courses. You will need to look for opportunities to contribute to our teaching and learning strategies to explicitly enhance the student experience through the use of digital technology. 

You must be an enthusiastic, reliable and resourceful academic with ambition to undertake research, consultancy and income generating activities.

The role will include such activities as:

• Preparing and delivering teaching and learning activity on various aspects of our Engineering courses including project supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Delivery of Manufacturing Engineering and Materials skills, theory teaching, personal tutoring, and assessment.
• Enhancement of the student experience and facilitating ongoing course evaluation and development.
• Engaging with and developing innovative and effective teaching methods to enhance student engagement and achievement.
• Contributing to the University’s research outputs by attracting research funding/consultancy work and leading high-quality research in the areas of electrical energy and power systems engineering.
• Contributing to student recruitment and ongoing promotion of the course.
• Contributing to short courses in the area of Manufacturing Engineering;
• Contributing to the development of Manufacturing Engineering subject area; 

The ideal applicant will have extensive experience and knowledge in Manufacturing Engineering and Materials including delivery to work based learners and apprentices. The University is keen to support staff in achieving high standards of pedagogy in order to facilitate effective student learning. All newly appointed full-time and fractional contracted members of academic staff who have less than three years teaching experience and do not have the equivalent qualification from another University, are required to undertake and complete the most appropriate route from either the Academic Professional Apprenticeship (APA), Post Graduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PgCHPE) or Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Education in Healthcare (PgDPEH). This must be commenced within 24 months of appointment as a condition of their employment with Staffordshire University. If you are shortlisted, the chair of the interview panel will explain this further. All members of academic staff will be expected to achieve Fellowship of the HEA within an agreed timescale after commencement. 

In return for your dedication, we have a competitive benefits package available

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay
• 37 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Access to continued professional and personal development
• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

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