Senior Lecturer Mechanical Engineering

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

The School of Engineering is looking for a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Mechanical Engineering with experience in engineering design principles. This is an exciting opportunity for established teaching professionals to lead and support the delivery of our very popular Mechanical Engineering programmes.

We are keen to hear from candidates who can deliver diverse and engaging teaching and learning experiences using high-quality materials in the Mechanical Engineering & Marine Technology discipline. Our aim is to deliver impactful teaching across the whole discipline, from underpinning theories through to applications.

We promote excellence by creating an inclusive culture and environment where shared practice is the norm. We pool our resources and our networks, within the university, the UK and across the world, to drive innovation and creativity for a healthy planet and society. To complement this team, we seek an excellent educator. Our primary criteria are excellence in teaching and scholarship and commitment to our ethos of creativity and collegiality. You will benefit from access to excellent academic groups and teaching facilities.

As a School of Engineering that strives to provide an outstanding educational experience, rooted in strong engineering disciplines, this position provides a significant opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration, within a successful and supportive environment. We have invested £110m in a state-of-the-art hub for engineering research and education. The new Stephenson Building complex co-locates industry partners and provides business and community engagement facilities.

To apply, please upload the following supporting documents in the format of one PDF document: 

• Full CV including funding & publication list
• Letter of application which demonstrates and evidences how you meet the criteria of the post. 

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Please reach out to Brian Shaw, Director of Mechanical Engineering & Marine Technology at Brian.Shaw@newcastle.ac.uk to discuss this role should you have any questions.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

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