University of Hertfordshire Looking for Lecturer in Manufacturing and Operations Management at Hatfield Full Time

FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours a week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: UH7 £35,333 to £42,155 pa dependent on skills and experience

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

We are a committed equal opportunities employer and we particularly encourage applications from applicants who may wish to job share or work part time, as well as from women candidates to reflect staff under-representation, where it exists, and our diverse student cohort.

This exciting post in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science offers the opportunity for an individual to play a key role in the delivery of the School’s Engineering degrees and to help drive forward the School’s portfolio of research and commercial activities. The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer with experience and expertise in two or more of the following areas:

• Operations Management
• Design and build activity with CAD and CAE
• Manufacturing technology
• Project Management.

Main duties & responsibilities

To undertake teaching and assessment in engineering modules, at undergraduate and ultimately at postgraduate level, in Engineering in support of subject areas across in the School. You will be required to support learning through the development of course materials, including online content, as well as undertaking necessary administrative, tutorial and laboratory activities in addition to supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects. You will be required to engage in research and commercial consultancy activity in manufacturing processes; the role also includes the building of partnerships with external organisations for the purpose of sponsorship and knowledge transfer activities.

Skills and experience needed

The appointee will have sufficient expertise and experience to be able to contribute to the teaching of Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in Engineering with emphasis on design and build activity with CAD and CAE, manufacturing technology, Operations Management, and Project Management within our Mechanical and Automotive Engineering programmes. See the Job Description for the full list of experience areas sought.

Experience working in a relevant industry sector or in the Engineering subject areas within Higher Education is desirable and previous experience in teaching or tutoring at undergraduate level would be an advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements for this role. This role requires applicants to have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a methodical approach and high attention to detail.

Qualifications required

You will have a first degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or associated subject areas, working towards membership of a Professional Institution. The School supports until registration for CEng plus the first four years membership of one of the Professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (RAeS, IET or IMechE) membership fee so that you can get the CEng registration.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Head of Department: Susan Murray [email protected], or Head of BioMEMS Subject Group: Dr Ian Johnston [email protected]

Closing Date: 11 December 2022

Interview date: TBC 

Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts