Curriculum Lead in Design

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The School of Mechanical Engineering (MEC) is recognised for high-quality and real-world teaching, state of the art activity-led facilities and an approach guided by and focused on industry.  We are ranked in the top 10 of the Guardian University Guide 2023 for our courses in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace and Manufacturing. As a new member of staff, you will be joining a global institution at the forefront of teaching and innovation achieving several awards including the Gold Teaching Excellence Framework in 203 and Queen’s Award for Enterprise and Innovation

As a Curriculum Lead, you will manage and guide the Design and Materials Engineering curriculum across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.  You will support staff in effective delivery of high-quality, up-to-date courses that are engaging, innovative and responsive.

You will have strategic responsibility for leading curriculum development and for managing the allocation of resources to ensure performance and growth targets are achieved in line with the University’s Corporate Strategy.  You will be able to work across the course and module teams in order to ensure emerging state-of-the-art themes and technologies are incorporated within the curriculum.

The Design and Materials curriculum area has recently seen a £2.5M investment in equipment to support the delivery of rapid digital product development and manufacture of high precision products/component. This state of the art/industry standard equipment includes 3D scanners, Virtual Reality Powerwall, Metal Printers (Bound Powder Filament), Composite printers, 5-axis machining centre and 3D print recycling. The Curriculum Lead will be responsible for the integration of this new technology into the syllabus with a focus on practical experience for all students across Undergraduate, Postgraduate as well as specialist CPD courses.

You will have experience in the field of Design and Materials engineering to progress a system through key developmental phases.

You should have experience of key areas of Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering including Systems and Sustainable Design approaches and management, CAD/CAM, Quality Assurance, manufacturing technology and materials, QFD, DFx (including Design for Sustainability), LCA (GaBi or SimaPro) verification and validation techniques.

It would be highly advantageous to have a good understanding of how Design, Engineering Management and Materials & Manufacturing Engineering are aligned and contribute towards the wider portfolio of courses within the Mechanical Engineering School. 

Also knowledge and practice of Systems Design and how sustainable approaches are embedded would be advantageous. 

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Shortlisting for this role will take place after the Christmas break with interviews scheduled for 12 January 2024.

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