Programme Director/Senior Lecturer (Teaching-focused)
Engineering and Technology,Mechanical Engineering
Short info about job
Company: University of Birmingham
Department: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences – School of Mechanical Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1442 5383270
Fax: +44-1254 9374328
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Programme Director/Senior Lecturer (Teaching-focused). Terms and conditions vacancy
Location: Dubai (Following an initial induction which may include teaching on programmes in Birmingham post holders will be based full time in Dubai).
Terms and Conditions: Academic (Dubai)
The University of Birmingham will open a campus in Dubai in November 2017, becoming the first global top 100 and Russell Group University to establish a campus in this rapidly developing international education hub. With a strong tradition of teaching excellence The University of Birmingham Dubai will provide opportunities for students to study on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to the same recognised high standards as those delivered on the University’s UK campus in Birmingham.
The University of Birmingham, School of Mechanical Engineering, is seeking to appoint a Dubai based faculty Senior Lecturer (Teaching focused)/Programme Director post.
As Programme Director you will work closely with the Edgbaston Campus, UK, to lead on the development and delivery of undergraduate programmes in Mechanical Engineering, including Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Engineering and Energy Transfer, Mechanics, Integrated Design Project, Introduction to Computing for Engineering and Engineering Materials as well as contribute to the management, leadership and enterprise activities of the school.
You will
- Normally, hold a higher Degree (usually PhD) in a relevant Subject area or a closely related discipline or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
- Be able to demonstrated excellence in learning and teaching, and management and administration.
- Have an excellent teaching profile and performance in terms of both impact and quality and be able to demonstrate that it is informed by an appropriate level of scholarship.
- BE able to demonstrated significant achievement in management and administration-related activities, which may include leadership of activities/initiatives.
In return you will receive a competitive package and be a key part of expanding and ambitious University as we develop our international reputation and global footprint.
All posts are based in Dubai. For the first few months of the appointment you will be seconded to the University of Birmingham Edgbaston campus in the UK for induction in preparation for delivering the Birmingham teaching experience in Dubai. Whilst on secondment you will be provided with accommodation and expenses.
The University of Birmingham is an Athena Swan Bronze award holder and committed to providing a supportive work environment for our staff and providing equal opportunities in our recruitment process. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will take flexible working option into consideration during the process.
Further details relating to this position as well as our developing Dubai Campus can be found at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/work-with-us/index.aspx
For further information please contact Dr Khamis Essa, [email protected] or telephone +44 (0)121 414 5159
The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer.