Lecturer in Explosive Technology and Safety

Part time (22.5 hours per week)

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,039 to £57,797 per annum, pro rata, with potential progression up to £70,000 per annum, pro rata (22.5 hours per week)

Location: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire

About the Role

You will lecture on Masters and short courses in explosive engineering, focusing on the safe handling, transportation, and storage of energetic materials and explosives. You will develop and deliver education, supervise MSc and PhD research projects, and advise CDS staff on explosives use in the lab. Additionally, you will promote external networks in explosive safety and engineering to foster development and investment. This is an Education and Scholarship-focused role.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with an MSc in explosive engineering or a related field, along with significant experience in explosive safety and technology. Practical experience with ordnance handling, knowledge of explosive regulations, and a teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain) is essential. You should have experience in lecturing at Masters level, delivering explosive demonstrations, and developing teaching programmes, as well as strong communication, project management, and teamwork skills.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

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We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                     

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Tracey Temple @ t.temple@cranfield.ac.uk. 

To apply please click above 'Apply' Button. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details @ people.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5025.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9 March 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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