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Lecturer in Engineering - Equitable Education

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£38,017 - £49,553
Closing date
Mar 11, 2021

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The Role

The School of Civil Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol is committed to providing the highest level of education to Engineers of tomorrow. An essential part of this learning experience is supporting students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds transition to university study.

The school is looking to enhance their capability in providing up to date and relevant education which supports students in the first years of study. We are looking for someone who has a broad understanding or experience of pre-university qualifications in the UK and who can deliver taught elements of our Aerospace Engineering syllabus.

What will I be doing?

You will:
  • Prepare and deliver taught units covering engineering science, design, or experiment for engineering students in the first years of study.
  • Use your experience and knowledge of diverse educational backgrounds to ensure that all students receive an excellent learning experience.
  • Take responsibility of maintaining and enhancing academic standards in the relevant units to ensure that academic outcomes are reflective of student learning.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for undergraduate enquires with regards to transition to university study.
  • Represent the voice of students from diverse educational backgrounds within the department and to the wider school.


You should apply if:
  • You are excited about making the highest levels of engineering education open to all.
  • You have experience of teaching STEM subjects at level 3 / 4 (A-level or equivalent / University year 1).
  • You understand the nature of the challenges of teaching in a highly academic setting.
  • You can build strong, effective relationships with a range of stakeholders within and beyond the University.
  • You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate verbally and in writing.
  • You understand the barriers to higher education faced by low participation groups.
  • You are someone who can get up to speed quickly, thrives on digesting lots of information, is mindful of competing priorities, and can drive activity forward in a sustainable manner.


For informal discussion about the post, you are welcome to contact:

Dr Steve Burrow ( stephen.burrow@bristol.ac.uk ), (Head of Department)

Professor Simon Neild ( simon.neild@bristol.ac.uk ), (Head of School)

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.

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