Job Title: Lecturer in Engineering
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £33,348 – £40,745 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Department: Department of Engineering c/o School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction
The role:
Do you have experience teaching Engineering in Further or Higher Education?
Do you want to be part of the team developing a multimillion-pound centre for Engineering & Sustainable Construction?
University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction in partnership with The University of Warwick is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham.
In September 2022, we launched Further Education programmes for Engineering and Built Environment. We have ambitious plans to establish industry relevant HNC/Ds, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses from 2023.
Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring environments to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.
Candidate Requirements:
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated lecturer to join our growing team. You will need to be at the top of your game with relevant experience in teaching in Further and/or Higher Education and have the skills to develop yourself and your colleagues. Industry Experience in a relevant field is also important.
We welcome applications for part-time or full-time contracts. We are interested in learning what skills and experience you can bring to the team and how this will complement the planned curriculum delivery. We want to prioritise an outstanding learning experience.
Applications welcome from those with experience in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Manufacturing
- Design Engineering
You will work with Senior Lecturers, the Head of Department and our Executive Dean to ensure our delivery can only be described as world class and we produce work-ready students that can springboard into high value careers.
We expect that the ideal candidates for this role can demonstrate a commitment to self-development through their CPD record and that they are keen to spend time back in industry to ensure currency and innovation is ongoing.
Benefits:
- Generous allocation of annual leave
- 38 days’ paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions – Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 23.6%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
Closing date: Friday 23 June 2023 at midday
Interview dates: TBC
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
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Candidates with experience of: Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Engineering Lecturer, may also be considered for this role.
