About the role
The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) to provide coordination and input to the teaching of subjects, including Electronic and Electrical Engineering, throughout our degree programmes.
You will join a team of Lecturers delivering a suite of units across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught degrees, providing content primarily to students in Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
Our teaching is primarily delivered face to face, supported by some online content. We are looking for applicants with the expertise and flexibility to teach a broad range of topics in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, as dictated by the different gaps in our teaching, and who bring applied experience to these areas.
You will teach core topics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, predominantly at FHEQ level 5, such as Communications engineering, Electronic circuits and amplifiers, Electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic compatibility, and Digital networks.
You will be expected to design and deliver high quality teaching of undergraduate and/or taught postgraduate modules which is informed by significant experience gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience, to include:
- Preparation of teaching material; delivery of lectures, seminars, tutorials, studio sessions and group work;
- Assessment and marking of coursework and dissertations;
- Providing advice and support to students;
- Pastoral care of students, in line with Department and University policy
- Supervision of undergraduate or taught postgraduate student projects
- Teaching-related management and administration duties
- Effective contribution to University-wide developments and innovation in the design and delivery of teaching.
At longlisting stage, applicants may be invited to give an online presentation on their teaching interests.
This role is offered on a full-time basis for 3 years with an expected end date of 30th June 2028.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area
- significant teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- a creative vision for teaching innovation
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's changing world.
There is a strong culture of providing newly appointed lecturers the necessary support and freedom to develop their academic careers. We would like you to have the future ambition to take on leadership roles within and/or outside the Department at an appropriate stage in your career. These roles can lead to promotion and the University has a well-established career progression route for academic staff.
Further information
The Department holds a Bronze Award for the Athena SWAN scheme and we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
For informal enquires please contact:
- Dr Benjamin Metcalfe, Head of Department (bwm23@bath.ac.uk)
- Dr Philip Shields, Director of Teaching (p.shields@bath.ac.uk)
- Dr Despina Moschou, Chair of Department Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Team (d.moschou@bath.ac.uk)
What we can offer you:
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find out more about our benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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Closing Date: 24 Jan 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £46,485 to £55,295
