Professor in Engineering: Drones and Autonomous Vehicles
Location: Hereford
Salary: £67,928 - £72,838 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Our client is a pioneering UK Higher Education provider, founded to rethink engineering and technology education.
Their mission is to positively impact the region and the nation by producing graduates with the professional skills, creativity, and social awareness to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
The Role
They are seeking a senior academic leader to:
* Design, establish and lead their new undergraduate pathway in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on drones and autonomous systems.
* Shape a curriculum that blends technical excellence with practical, ethical, and societal impact.
* Inspire undergraduates through challenge-led, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
* Build and grow partnerships with employers, government, professional bodies, and other universities.
* Position them nationally as a leader in drone and autonomous vehicle education, consultancy, and applied innovation.
* Mentor colleagues and students, developing an ambitious, inclusive and learner-centred academic culture.
Key Responsibilit...