Senior Lecturer in Aviation Management
About this role
We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as Senior Lecturer in Aviation Management, to help develop and contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the School of Engineering.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape multidisciplined Aerospace and Pilot Studies education. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering cutting-edge courses in Aviation management related modules on the Aerospace Engineering and Pilot Studies Programmes, providing mentorship to students, and contributing to research initiatives.
We are particularly interested in candidates who not only possess a strong academic background but also have practical experience or experience in collaborating with or working with the Aviation industry. Additionally, we appreciate expertise in broader related areas such as safety management, security, initial and continuing airworthiness.
Furthermore, individuals with a research-oriented mind-set will have the opportunity to explore their passions in Aerospace and Aviation, contributing to scholarly activities. If you have a portfolio of research related to Aerospace and Aviation or clear plans to develop one, we encourage you to apply.
Join us to inspire future engineers, drive innovative research, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of engineering education.
About you
We require candidates that have a diverse skill set and are well-versed in guiding students through the core concepts of Aviation Management within the context of Aerospace engineering. Specifically, we are looking for individuals with aviation industry experience, particularly in safety management, security, initial and continuing airworthiness. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers.
Candidates should have, or near completion of, postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, Management, or a related discipline. If from a professional practice/industry background, successful applicants will have a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) together with relevant professional experience within the Aerospace and Aviation sector. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education is advantageous.
Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas. Additionally, we appreciate expertise in related areas such as safety management, security, initial and continuing airworthiness. The Appointee will be part of a team supporting delivery of all Aerospace and Pilot studies related modules.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority background and/or female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Budi Chandra (budi.chandra@uwe.ac.uk).
This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100 percent contract. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 9th December.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.
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