Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. You will contribute to innovative teaching and cutting-edge research in the field. The role involves developing and delivering flexible, high-quality teaching materials that enhance student experience and employability, while actively engaging in research that informs practice and supports the University's REF strategy.
Along with your research work this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our nuclear engineering programmes, particularly as part of higher degree apprenticeships. You will need to be aware of the expectations for apprenticeship delivery which link work-based learning with academic learning. You will need to engage with employers on your teaching to ensure it is aligned with the sector expectations. You will also be encouraged to work with Rolls Royce and the supply chain to build on existing research capabilities for the area.
Most of the scheduled teaching is currently based at our Markeaton Street campus. There may be a need to teach in other locations for some clients. Research labs and facilities are based around the same site.
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant subject, or have the equivalent professional achievement, with a commitment to ongoing development. You will have expertise in electrical and electronic engineering, or related disciplines, who can contribute to both teaching and research in areas such as Programmable Logic Controller, Power Electronics, Sensor, Electronic Communication, Electrical Machine, Intelligent Instrumentation Systems, and Embedded Systems. Experience in higher education and being confident using a variety of delivery methods, along with excellent communication skills, to engage and inspire students is essential.
You will demonstrate a strong foundation in your subject area, evidenced by active research or practice-based outputs contributing to the REF and aligned to the University's research strategy.
Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on the next generation of nuclear engineers!
About the College and Discipline
Here at University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths: the STEM skills that are essential to the UK's Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too.
Engineering at Derby has a bold vision to deliver an outstanding learning experience to our students, further develop and expand our research capacity and increase our industry engagement in the region and beyond to fulfil targets for Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Knowledge Excellence Framework (KEF) as well as provide the best opportunities to our graduates. The discipline area is located in the University's STEM annex in Markeaton Street, where staff offices and lab facilities are co-located. Key investments in the last few years include dedicated intelligent instrumentation and smart sensor technologies, robotics, renewable energy, power engineering and advanced materials and manufacturing. The discipline area is actively engaged in knowledge exchange projects and has an active applied research agenda.
The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality teaching and develop flexible teaching materials that enhance student experience and employability.
* Engage in research that informs practice and supports the University's REF strategy.
* Contribute to the growth and success of nuclear engineering programmes, particularly as part of higher degree apprenticeships.
* Engage with employers on teaching to ensure alignment with sector expectations.
* Collaborate with industry partners (e.g., Rolls Royce and supply chain) to build on existing research capabilities.
* Teach primarily at Markeaton Street campus with potential teaching at other locations; support from research labs and facilities located on the same site.
Qualifications
* PhD (or near completion) in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional achievement, with a commitment to ongoing development.
* Expertise in electrical and electronic engineering, or related disciplines, capable of contributing to teaching and research in areas such as Programmable Logic Controller, Power Electronics, Sensor, Electronic Communication, Electrical Machine, Intelligent Instrumentation Systems, and Embedded Systems.
* Experience in higher education and confidence using a variety of delivery methods, with excellent communication skills to engage and inspire students.
* Strong foundation in the subject area with active research or practice-based outputs contributing to the REF and aligned to the University\'s research strategy.
Benefits and Sponsorship
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
* Teacher's Pension Scheme
* Holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to staff discounts, discounted onsite gym, Cycle to Work scheme
* Flexible working environment
* Commitment to personal and professional development
* This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, subject to UKVI criteria including English language requirement and salary thresholds
Visa and Eligibility Notes
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less than the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if: Your job is on the Immigration Skills List; You\'re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training; You have a PhD level qualification that\'s relevant to your job; You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education. Please note that the University cannot confirm eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
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