Associate Professor (Teaching) in Robotics

Job title:

Associate Professor (Teaching) in Robotics

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics, in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community. We are committed to develop individuals and careers, across staff and students, developing and supporting our subject discipline.About the roleThe Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering is looking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor (Teaching) in Robotics. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the position by the start of the first term of the 2025-26 academic year.The purpose of this post is to lead the Department in undergraduate teaching in topics related to Robotics. This will include running a series of modules, laboratories and design projects in the broad area of Robotics, using core Electronic Engineering principles in sensor systems (data acquisition), control theory, digital electronics and programming microprocessors as well as covering systems integration aspects. The role will also include contributing to the future development of courses in Robotics in collaboration with other departments in the Engineering Sciences Faculty. It is also expected that the role will include supporting the supervision of project students, as well as other planning, tutoring, and assessment activities. The role will also involve working closely with other academics in the Department, and with appointed postgraduate teaching assistants (PGTAs).This post is on the Teaching/Education track and it is not an academic research track post, but candidates are encouraged to collaborate with research groups. The post holder will be expected to work across the full calendar year. The post holder will be expected to work occasional flexible hours to suit the needs of the role e.g. they may be required to work in the evening and/or weekends to support events run by the Department. The appointee is required to successfully complete the UCL Centre for Advancing Learning and Teaching Arena 2 training programme, which leads to a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), unless they possess an appropriate qualification providing exemption from this requirement.About youApplicants should have a PhD in electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent qualifications and/or experience. Significant teaching within an electronic engineering or computer science context is required. Applicants should have experience leading a team or making a significant contribution within a subject field, for example, as programme leader, to deliver education excellence and curriculum reform where appropriate.The desired candidate will have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with students, academics and professional services staff at all levels. They should be able to motivate and engage students, with an enthusiasm for teaching technologies and other teaching innovations. The desired candidate will have excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to analyse existing processes to improve efficiency.Having a Higher Education teaching qualification is desirable, as well as experience using virtual learning environments such as Moodle or Blackboard.Application detailsTo apply for the role, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom or top of the page.It is essential that the following are uploaded in your application. Please upload them separately in the required document fields.

• CV (including a list of major achievements to date)
• Teaching statement, including consideration of the fit to EEE given the requirement to teach in the area of Robotics at UCL
• [optional] Research statement, including consideration of the fit to EEE at UCL

Applications close on 23rd April at 23:59.Informal enquiries regarding the post can be sent to the Deputy Head of Department (Education), Prof Sally Day, at sally.day@ucl.ac.uk. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at becca.thomas@ucl.ac.uk.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:58:50 GMT

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