Job Description

Build a Rewarding Career.

=============================

Doing things differently.

-----------------------------

Demonstrator in Engineering

Special conditions 14.54 per direct teaching support

The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a Laboratory demonstrator, who will be available to work throughout the academic year and will be paid on an hourly basis (up to a maximum of 100 hours per annum).


In the Department of Engineering, we provide our students opportunities to gain knowledge and skills through laboratory and seminar sessions in the Engineering Building (Clifton campus). The students are studying a mixture of mechanical, electronics, biomedical and sport subjects. In order to ensure that we provide an excellent student experience we support these sessions with the use of demonstrators who offer support and advice to the students throughout the sessions. You will work under the direction of a module leader and other academics leading the session in delivering high quality demonstrating to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. Duties will include assisting the academic staff in running the class offering advice and support to students, liaising with technical staff and marking where required.


You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate ideas of a complex or technical nature to students effectively, as well as having sound engineering knowledge.

Interview date Ongoing as required

Hourly paid Demonstrators are hired throughout the year by the Department of Engineering. Please submit your application to express interest in being added to our demonstrator list. However, your application will not be processed further unless a suitable opportunity arises.

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.


We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.


In the Department of Engineering we deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. We are building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aircraft, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.


For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact

Dr Ben Simpson - ben.simpson@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

We can offer you a career with a difference, as together we shape futures, change lives and create the university of the future.


Doing things differently, we empower our people to shape, create and innovate. Whether they're pushing the boundaries with award-winning research, transforming society through global collaborations or supporting and helping our students to achieve their potential.


Join our friendly and diverse community of 4,000 professionals, academics and researchers, and you'll enjoy the support and ownership you need to perform at your best. A great place to work, we value, respect and care for all our colleagues, providing flexible and competitive rewards and genuine opportunities for career progression. So, take on an exciting new challenge with an ambitious university where progress never stops.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.


Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.


Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.