Lecturer in Aviation Technology

Role Overview

The post holder will have responsibility for teaching Aviation Technology and related aviation management on apprentice and undergraduate programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, delivery and quality assurance of programmes at the School of Transport and Civil Engineering. In addition to teaching, the role will involve curriculum development, programme management and administration, and pastoral care for students.

Candidates should hold a B2 aircraft maintenance licence/qualification

The candidate should have excellent communication skills both oral and written. Communication with students is particularly important.

Principal Accountabilities

The appointee will play an active role in the academic direction of courses including teaching, research, academic assessment and academic administration. The appointee should carry out such duties as are assigned by management including but not limited to:-

1. a) Teaching such assigned classes as deemed appropriate by management of the University, day or evening, up to 560 hours per annum including supervision of post-graduate students where appropriate. There will be a norm of 16 class contact hours per week, which may be varied by University management from 14 to 18 hours following consultation with the Lecturer.
2. b) Carrying out assessment, monitoring and evaluation of examinations work, and providing an academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities;
3. c) Providing academic input on existing and new courses and course development;
4. d) Engaging in research, consultancy and development work as appropriate;
5. e) Participating in committees appropriate to courses and meetings convened by management;
6. f) Maintaining appropriate records and making available information as required by management;
7. g) Engaging in promotion including student recruitment as appropriate;
8. h) Participating in development, implementation and maintenance of academic quality assurance arrangements;
9. i) Participating in appropriate activities necessary to the development of their department/school and the University;
10. j) Directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrator and taking academic responsibility for the academic standards of this work.

The performance of these duties will require attendance in addition to class contact hours during the normal working week.

The appointee shall carry out the lawful instructions of the President or authorised officer and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science.

Interviews will be held in October / November 2023

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