Assistant Professor in Chemistry

Job title:

Assistant Professor in Chemistry

Company

Heriot-Watt University

Job description

Job Description:Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixe Term (6 Months Initially)Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt UniversityDetailed DescriptionThe Institute of Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK is seeking applications for a temporary cover position at the Assistant Professor level in the field Chemistry. The successful candidate will commence their role asap. The role will involve all aspects of teaching physical and general chemistry on UG and PGT programmes with The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences.Key Duties ResponsibilitiesThe successful applicant, as part of an active teaching and research team, will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Teaching through the delivery of lectures, tutorials and laboratories, assessing the relevant students’ work as well as setting and marking examinations and coursework;
• Supervising and mentoring undergraduate students, postgraduate students and research associates’ research work;
• Designing and developing teaching materials and new teaching methods, using personal research to inform teaching where appropriate;
• Carrying out general academic administration, including participation on committees and exam boards, taking responsibility for key discipline-specific administration tasks and mentoring students;
• Undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff development activities.

Essential

• Applicants must possess (or be about to obtain) a doctorate in Chemistry.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with university colleagues and in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Desirable

• Prior successful teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Prior PhD/Masters student supervision.

About EPSThe School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) has an international teaching and research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering, and technology.Our research ranges from fundamental sciences through to engineering applications, all of which are supported by strong external funding. We have around 150 full-time academic staff who drive this research activity and are based in five research institutes: the Institute of Chemical Sciences, the Institute of Photonics & Quantum Sciences, the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering, the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems and the Institute of Biological Chemistry, BioPhysics & BioEngineering. In REF2021 our joint submission to Engineering with the University of Edinburgh was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research based upon the standard Research Power formula as used by the Times Higher Education.We deliver teaching across six programmes: Chemistry; Physics; Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering; Chemical & Process Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Brewing & Distilling, and will soon add Aerospace Engineering to our undergraduate programme portfolio. In the recent Time/Sunday Time University Guide 2022, Heriot-Watt University was ranked 30th in the UK and 6th in Scotland. Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is one of the largest programmes with approximately 1100 students across its UG and PG programmes delivered on three campuses.About Heriot-WattHeriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland’s most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.How to ApplyPlease submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV 3) A 3-page (max.) research statement 4) A 2-page (max.) teaching statementApplications can be submitted until midnight on Thursday 13th June 2024.Shortlisting aims to be complete by 21st May and interviews to be held the first and second week of July.For further information regarding this position please contact Filipe Vilela (F.Vilela@hw.ac.uk).At Heriot-Watt University, we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact, which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to leverage your enterprising mind to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us, and Heriot-Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science CareersUse our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science CareersWe welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options.Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Expected salary

£36023 – 45585 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:20:21 GMT

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