Glasgow Caledonian University
Job title:
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Material and Manufacture)
Company:
Glasgow Caledonian University
Job description
Contract: Full-time/Open endedClosing Date: GCU, Myjobscotland and jobs.ac.uk websites with a 28 days closing date and no earlier than January 10th 2025.The Department of Mechanical Engineering, within the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, is a dynamic and vibrant academic community with a strong track record in applied research, innovative teaching, and knowledge transfer activities. The department brings together a highly motivated and exciting team with skills and expertise in the development and delivery of industrially relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study and an excellent track record in sustaining and growing research and knowledge transfer links with Industry.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational lecturer to contribute to the continued growth of our department. The primary purpose of this appointment is to play a leading role in the learning and teaching and research, and the management of selected modules within our undergraduate, postgraduate and Graduate Apprenticeship programmes in Mechanical Engineering.The candidate should demonstrate appropriate expertise and the ability to teach a wide range of mechanical engineering subject disciplines and their application to real-world problems. The candidate should be able to demonstrate understanding of finite element analysis, engineering design, material selection under mechanical loading and how to design and manufacture components. The role would require the use of software such as ANSYS, ANSYS Edu Pack, PTC Creo, Python, and MATLAB. Additionally, the candidate will expand our external collaboration networks for both research and teaching, contribute to new and enhanced curricula and taught provision in areas relevant to Mechanical Engineering, and inspire current and future students.Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or equivalent and have completed a doctorate or be nearing completion of a doctorate in a relevant subject area. Applicants should have prior academic experience in teaching and learning, and substantial research experience in relevant subject areas. Experience of applied research or systems development, and a strong personal desire and commitment to engage in innovative teaching and research, grant funding applications and/or consultancy/CPD services are essential.For an informal discussion on any aspects of the role, by contacting Professor Babakalli Alkali, Head of Department Mechanical Engineering at or on 0141 331 3576.The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.The appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).To apply for this role please click the link to go through the Glasgow Caledonian University vacancies page-£47,874 to £55,295 per annum (Grade 7)
Expected salary
£47874 – 55295 per year
Location
Aberdeen
Job date
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:06:21 GMT
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