Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Material and Manufacture)

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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.

We are the UK Modern University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide, ) and are ranked within the Top 50 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide, , and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, . In all three guides, we are the top performing modern University in Scotland. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (82%) compared to other Scottish modern universities – with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA ). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from nearly countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.