Post Title: Lecturer in Manufacturing Technology
SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science/Engineering
FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH7 £37,999pa with potential to progress to £45,163pa by annual increments
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 Manufacturing Technology, to support our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across all Engineering subject areas in the Department.
The successful candidate would be required to teach in the area of Manufacturing Technologies, (and have experience and expertise in learning techniques that utilise “design, manufacture and test” learning experiences for students, alongside more traditional modules). We are particularly looking for lecturers with CAM experience, in particular, Fusion for CAM and Generative Design.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, across all Engineering programmes. 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 required
You will have demonstrable proven experience of teaching and tutoring at undergraduate level and/or postgraduate level in the relevant subject areas. It is essential that you have demonstrable industrial, academic or research experience and expertise in Manufacturing Systems, Technologies and Design for Manufacturing with CAM experience (Fusion for CAM, Generative Design) and with at least two of the following:
- Sustainable Engineering/Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Manufacturing Quality Management Systems
You will possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge within the subject discipline to successfully deliver teaching and develop new teaching programmes within UK Higher Education or industrial sector experience. You will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with clear and effective verbal, written and presentation skills that will benefit teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You must have a strong desire and commitment to facilitating students’ learning, utilising and adopting a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students in the subject area.
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. A willingness to contribute to the wider development of Engineering subjects including teaching in a secondary subject area and assisting or organising and supporting activities such as laboratory development, student recruitments, open days and outreach events is also essential for this role. You will possess the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Qualifications required
You must be educated with a minimum of a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant Engineering subject or related subject area.
A PhD (or within 3 months of completion) or equivalent qualification in manufacturing, engineering or a related subject area is highly desirable for this role.
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.
This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to the Deputy Head of Engineering: Dr Christabel Tan (c.k.l.tan@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 25 February 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: 059999
Date advert placed: 04 February 2025
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