Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (T&R) - DIICSU - UOD2433

Location: This position is partially based in Changsha, China. The role holder is expected to spend approximately 20 weeks working in China per year, and the remaining time working in Dundee, UK.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business brings together internationally recognised expertise in applied sciences including anatomy, forensic science and computing, as well as engineering, physics, mathematics and business. The Faculty offers specialist facilities that support excellent teaching and research, preparing the scientists, engineers and leaders of tomorrow. The Faculty is led by an enthusiastic, committed and approachable team recognised for innovative teaching.

The Dundee International Institute of Central South University (DIICSU) is an exciting new partnership between the University of Dundee (UoD) and Central South University (CSU) in China. CSU is a Class A Double First Class University located in Changsha, Hunan Province.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for the programmes offered by DIICSU participate in assessing and examining students, perform high- quality research and obtain external research grants.

Your priorities will include:

• To spend one semester (20 weeks) each academic year at CSU to deliver teaching in the programmes and develop research collaborations with colleagues at CSU.
• To deliver high-quality and innovative teaching across a range of modules that includes the areas of Computer Aided Design, Microcontrollers, Fluid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics.
• To provide curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• To be responsible for the design and quality of course modules in specialist areas. Where appropriate, to identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.

Who we're looking for:

• PhD in a relevant subject
• Clear evidence of learning and teaching competence, including at least two years of teaching experience at university level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others
• Evidence of effective team membership

As this role is based between the UK and China, the role holder must hold the right to work in both countries or be eligible to obtain this. Support with making an application for the relevant work visa(s) will be provided, if necessary.

We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For informal enquiries about this position please contact:

Professor Amin Abdolvand (A.Abdolvand@dundee.ac.uk) and Dr. Andrei Piliakov (a.pisliakov@dundee.ac.uk)

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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