Lecturer in Engineering

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

The Department of Engineering is seeking candidates for lectureships in engineering, which are fixed term for 12 months. This is a cluster hire of seven positions. The department has recently seen increases in undergraduate student numbers and these positions are to support the associated teaching due to this growth. The department maintains a broad portfolio of engineering programmes and has recently reviewed these programmes to initially deliver general engineering that becomes increasingly specialized in later years. The lectureship positions are an opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience that is nationally recognised in delivering significant added value to our students.

Responsibilities

Interested candidates should align with at least one of the engineering subject areas as follows:

• Civil engineering with familiarity of structures and/or geotechnics areas.
• Mechanical engineering with familiarity of design and/or mechatronics.
• Aerospace engineering with interest in all aerospace areas and/or structures.
• Electrical and electronic engineering.

Candidates are encouraged to be clear in their areas of interest when making an application. These positions will undertake teaching activities at undergraduate level in appropriate engineering programmes within the department, as well as engage in the administration of the department.

Person Specification

Ideal candidates should have PhD in an engineering or related discipline and evidenced interest and/or experience in teaching. We also value candidates with strong communication skills, a positive attitude and an enthusiastic about supporting the learning of undergraduate engineering students. In return the department offers flexibility and support in developing the careers of successful candidates.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 18th August 2024 at 11:59 pm.

To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

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