Delivery Lecturer – Aircraft Engineering
- Recruiter
- Perth College UHI
- Location
- Perth, Perth and Kinross
- Salary
- £34,170 - £42,357 per annum
- Posted
- 21 Jul 2021
- Closes
- 04 Aug 2021
- Subject Area
- Engineering
- Job Level
- Lecturer
- Job Function
- Academic Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Perth College UHI is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.
We are looking for an experienced Aircraft Engineer to join our growing international delivery team. Perth College UHI has many partnerships with other Higher Education Establishments across the globe, this role will involve teaching in each of our overseas partner institutions in support of our international programmes. Whilst a substantial amount of time will be spent overseas you will also have a commitment to delivering to our students based in the UK both online and face to face.
The campus is well resourced to deliver a first-class learning experience with a well-balanced mix of lecture theatres, classrooms, laboratories and training workshops.
As a lecturer you will contribute to shaping the future of the next generation of engineers through teaching and other scholarly activities such as research and consultancy. Within your specialisation, you will be responsible for: preparing materials for learning, teaching and assessment; for the teaching of theory and practical aspects; supervising student project work; and contributing to the development of the UHI programmes in engineering. The post will also involve the development and delivery (including in-country) of our international programmes such as those we have in collaboration with universities across the world.
Opportunities for personal development are available through UHI and at other universities.
Candidates should as a minimum hold a Masters Degree in a relevant discipline as you will be required to teach up to and including Level 10 (honours degree). Previous teaching experience is desirable as is an ability to teach across broader engineering disciplines. Industrial experience would be a strong advantage. In addition, you should be a well-motivated self-starter with good communication skills who is able to work effectively with a team. A strong customer-focus and an awareness of the engineering requirements of industry are essential.
For further information or to arrange a telephone conversation about this opportunity contact Jennifer Brickwood by email: jennifer.brickwood.perth@uhi.ac.uk.
Closing date: 12 noon on 04 August 2021
This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.
For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.