University of Bedfordshire
Job title:
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Company
University of Bedfordshire
Job description
Are you a talented engineer wanting to develop your career in Higher Education?The School of Computer Science and Technology is growing and seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic candidate for the role of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering who will help deliver (lecturer) or lead (senior lecturer) the enhancement and delivery of the School’s teaching, research, and enterprise activities.The School of Computer Science and Technology (CST) not only provides students with the most cutting-edge knowledge of Computer Science and Engineering but also equips them with the ability to apply their skills to address real-world challenges, ensuring they graduate empowered to make positive contributions to society and the economy. CST thrives on providing an innovative education with a unique combination of practice and research-led teaching, ensuring our students have the most up-to-date knowledge of the field and are prepared to adapt to disruptive future landscapes.CST places its students at the centre of everything. We are driven to improve all student outcomes, working in close collaboration with industry partners to drive positive destinations for our graduates and strengthen student support to decrease attainment gaps and drive continuation.CST is home to six subject areas: Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity and Computer Networking, Creative Technologies, and Engineering. Our activities are supported by the University’s significant investment (circa £40m) in our STEM building, which opened in 2019. This building comprises state-of-the-art teaching and research labs.CST has a growing international reputation for providing high-quality education that is underpinned by impactful research. The School performed well on the recent REF2021 exercise and has a large suite of funded research projects, which it seeks to build upon.The successful candidate will be required to make a major contribution to teaching and research within the area of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, reporting to the Head of School. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics, thermofluids, power cycles, additive manufacturing, energy materials, and mechanical systems.The successful candidate will be expected to be research-active in areas that align with Mechanical/Automotive Engineering. Candidates will typically be educated to PhD level in a relevant discipline (or have gained equivalent professional experience) and possess specialist knowledge of Mechanical/Automotive Engineering to develop teaching programmes and the delivery of learning support.For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Dr Edward Braund, Head of School, via .Interviews will be held w/c 24th June 2024.For a full job description and person specification for the Lecturer post please , for the Senior Lecturer post please .The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.To apply:Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.Lecturer Grade 7 £38,205 – £45,585 per annum Senior Lecturer Grade 8 £46,974 – £56,021 per annum
Expected salary
Location
Luton
Job date
Wed, 01 May 2024 07:43:35 GMT
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