Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Engineering & Technology
Location:
Aston University’s Main Campus
Salary:
£37,099 to £45,163 annually (pro-rata)
Grade:
Grade: 08
Contract type:
Permanent
Basis:
Part-Time (0.41).
Closing date:
23.59 hours BST on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Interview date:
To be confirmed.
Reference:
0431-24
Release date:
Monday, 23 September 2024
The successful candidate will have a first degree and a PhD qualification, or a PhD nearing completion, in electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronic engineering, control system engineering, or a closely connected field. You must also be a member of Professional Engineering Institutions (IET, IMechE, etc.). You will have a formal teaching qualification, such as a PGCHE, and/or a fellowship of Advance HE (at FHEA or SFHEA level), or be willing to get one once in position. You will have relevant academic expertise planning, delivering, evaluating, and managing work-based learning modules and programs. Familiarity with VLE software, such as Blackboard, and a positive student feedback record are also required.
You will be responsible for teaching modules on your own or in collaboration with other colleagues. You will also collaborate with colleagues to develop and improve delivery and evaluation systems at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a result, the post requires outstanding communication skills with other members of the teaching, coaching, and administrative teams, as well as strict adherence to quality assurance methods.
In addition, you will play an important role in other operational elements of APEC, including as engaging with businesses and professional bodies, serving as an academic or professional supervisor to students, and participating in open days and outreach activities.
Immigration Statement
This position qualifies for a pay discount or current visa holder. The wage given for this position falls below the minimal threshold required to sponsor new applicants for the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to support the successful candidate:
- Are under 25 years old.
- Have a PhD that is relevant to the role.
- Are already in the UK on a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship, please email recruitment@aston.ac.uk.
- Aston University is a dynamic campus located in Birmingham’s city centre, with great bus and train connections.
- This role allows for hybrid working, which means that depending on the activity, you can work both on campus and remotely. More information about hybrid working can be found here.
- Outstanding training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave policy, including 30 days of bookable leave and an additional 13 days for bank holidays and university closures.
- Everyday savings for a variety of activities and stores.
- Excellent family-friendly policy.
- On-site gym and pool with subsidised staff memberships are available.
More information about our benefits and rewards can be found here.
Aston University is an equal opportunity employer that accepts applications from all members of the community. It prioritises equality and diversity in all facets of its operations. We seek to have strong inclusivity practices in place, including race and sexual orientation, to allow colleagues to feel confident and free to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, see https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston.
We value flexible working arrangements. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss the flexible working alternatives available for specific opportunities.
If you need the job details document or an application form in an other format, please contact the recruiting office at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.