Job Description

Post title: Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - Materials (Two positions available)

SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science

FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Two fixed term contracts for one year (covering maternity leave)

Salary: UH7 Lecturer \xc2\xa337,099 pa to \xc2\xa344,263 pa dependent on skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including

the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject area, to support our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Mechanical Engineering subject areas. The applicant would ideally have specific knowledge and experience in the following subject areas:

• Fundamentals of materials science

• Materials Application

• Manufacture and material selection

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also support learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory, and administrative activities.

You will be expected to contribute actively to research interests of the school and develop short courses, commercial and KTP related activities in the school. You will supervise postgraduate research projects and apply for external funding to support research and commercial activities.

Skills and Experience

You must have experience of working in Materials within Engineering subject areas either within Higher Education or in a relevant sector. In addition to this you will ideally have proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You must have a strong commitment to teaching, learning and student support at university level and a potential willingness to attract external funding in research or enterprise. You will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. You must have a strong desire to enthuse and engage our students and be effective within a team setting. We will also expect from you a willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.

Qualifications Required

You must hold a minimum of a first degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject area or equivalent.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.

Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

The University is required to meet UKVI visa regulations. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UKVI regulations before they can be appointed.

This post of Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering - Materials attracts a \xc2\xa31,600 Recruitment Incentive payable to the successful candidate in their first salary payment after joining the University of Hertfordshire for the first time. For more details refer to the .

Contact Details / Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to Head of Department of Engineering: Susan Murray (s.murray@herts.ac.uk) or Head of Mechanical Engineering Subject Group: Prof Yong Chen (y.k.chen@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 17 September 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 052495

Date Advert Placed: 02 September 2023

Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

Apply online at https://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/go/052495

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