Assistant Professor (Engineering)

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for passionate engineering and design educators to join our dynamic team and deliver an innovative, inclusive curriculum. We seek candidates with expertise in modelling and simulation, sustainable technology, and environmental engineering. The role involves teaching ecological design, modelling and simulation, and digital design to undergraduates. We welcome applications from candidates who have knowledge and experience of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. A teaching qualification and higher education teaching experience is desirable, as well as experience in industry collaboration or research. Opportunities for knowledge exchange with industry partners will be available. As Assistant Professors, the focus is on teaching excellence, creating engaging, innovative learning experiences that drive student success both on campus and in person. They also contribute to high-quality research and professional practice that advances their subject and enriches their teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and facilitation at a range of levels using a variety of resources, technologies and innovative approaches to inspire and motivate student learning both online and in person.
• Develop and design teaching content that is informed by current (including own) research, practice and industry knowledge relevant to the field, and which develops the ability of students to engage in critical, rational and creative thinking.
• Collaborate with partners to co-develop and co-deliver real-life projects and curriculum components, and develop networks and partnership working for mutually beneficial knowledge exchange.
• Assess students' work against learning objectives, monitoring progress and providing timely and effective feedback in line with TEDI-London quality standards.
• Provide pastoral and academic care of students, giving first-line support and advice and referring to professional services as appropriate.
• Enhance own teaching practice through self-reflection, drawing on feedback from a variety of sources to review effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Lead module of study, ensuring delivery to plan and to the required performance and quality standards, including attendance at assessment boards.
• Engage and contribute to the full range of department projects and activities such as recruitment and admissions, open days, degree shows, induction, marketing, external exhibitions, schools and colleges outreach and liaison.
• Develop productive working relationships within and across teams, and contribute to decision-making at relevant meetings and committees.
• Undertake any other duties which fall within the remit of the post and in agreement with line management

Person Specification:

E = Essential criteria

D = Desirable criteria

Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in your application. If you are successful, you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check for this role

Skills and Knowledge

Qualifications / Professional membership

• Q1 Qualified to postgraduate degree level in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Civil Engineering, or a subject relevant to this post. OR If from a professional practice/industry background, a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) in a subject relevant to this post, together with professional/industry experience. E
• Q2 PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE, E academic professional apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification or expectation to achieve this within 2 years of appointment. E
• Q3 Fellowship of HEA aligned to Descriptor 2 of the E UKPFS or expectation to achieve this within 2 years of appointment. E
• Q4 Have Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or expectation to achieve this within 2 years of appointment. E

Learning and Teaching

• LT1 Possesses in-depth knowledge of academic theory E and/or practice in a relevant discipline in the following areas: modelling and simulation, Sustainable Technology and Environmental Engineering. E
• LT2 Experience in project-based learning methods, and E innovative curriculum development within a further or higher educational setting; OR If from a professional practice/industry background, within an industrial setting. E
• L T3 Successful teaching experience both online and in-person to diverse student cohorts. E
• LT 4 Ability to supervise undergraduate student projects/dissertations. E
• LT5 Possesses knowledge of academic theory and/or D practice in machine learning and artificial intelligence. D
• LT6 Contribution to programme validation, accreditation. and quality assurance. D

Knowledge Exchange

• KE1 Experience of developing effective networks and partnerships, recognising and creating opportunities for mutually beneficial collaborations. E
• KE2 Demonstrates research, scholarship and/or practice commitments related to pedagogy or discipline. D

General

• G1 Strong written and verbal communication skills and influencing ability. E
• G2 Demonstrable competency in providing student support - both academic and pastoral. E
• G3 A willingness to be hands-on and involved in activities that may not be within the role on a day-to-day basis - essential in a start-up environment. E
• G4 Collaborative and team-oriented approach across disciplines and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. E 

For further details about the role please see the attached job description.

How to apply

For enquiries into this role please contact: Dr Peter Kay, Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Partnerships, Peter.Kay@TEDI-london.ac.uk. To APPLY for the role, please send all applications to eloise.peters@jss-search.com

Applications will be assessed as they are received and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the right candidate has been found, so therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.