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
Do you have the vision to lead the design of one of the UKs first degree level courses preparing engineers for the age of drones and autonomous vehicles? The company is building on its distinctive, hands-on model to develop new courses that meet a growing national and industrial demand for expertise in autonomy and unmanned systems.
You might be a senior academic with a passion for learning and teaching rather than a traditional research academic career. You might have a track record of programme leadership in UAVs, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems. Youll have significant experience of curriculum design and development in higher education, and a desire to be part of building something new within the companys innovative pedagogical model. You may also have significant industry experience and strong professional networks, with a desire to build something new in higher education. The post holder will connect widely with their industrial partners who collaborate with them on building their curriculum and delivering their teaching.
Above all, you have the passion, leadership and creativity to establish the company as the UKs hub for drone and autonomous vehicle education.
They are seeking asenior academic leaderto:
* Design, establish and leadthe companys new course development in drones and related technologies to address the national priority for skills in this area. The design of any new programme will result from extensive consultation with industry and other stakeholders.
* Shape a curriculumthat blends technical excellence with practical, ethical, and societal impact.
* Inspire prospective students and recruitsthrough challenge-led, industry-linked, project-based learning.
* Build and grow partnershipswith employers, government, professional bodies, and other universities.
* Position the company nationallyas 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 Responsibilities
* Lead the specification, design, development, and delivery of the programme.
* Ensure the programme is industry-relevant, nationally distinctive, and academically rigorous.
* Develop external relationships that strengthen the companys position and create opportunities for students and staff.
* Promote knowledge transfer, consultancy, and applied innovation, generating impact beyond the classroom.
* Champion interdisciplinary, hands-on learning across engineering and technology.
* Contribute to the companys institutional leadership and growth, supporting their mission as a game-changer in UK higher education.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
* Professorial level or senior teaching experience in UAVs, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, mechatronics or a closely related discipline.
* Either a Ph.D.in an engineering discipline, ideally mechanical engineering, or demonstrable similar experience in independent thought and leadership.
* Professorial title, or be close in your career to achieving that standing
* Evidence of successful curriculum design and development, and programme leadership.
* Strong record of external engagement with employers, government, or professional networks.
* Demonstrated ability to teach, inspire and mentor at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels.
* Commitment to innovation in teaching, inclusivity, and applied impact.
Desirable
* Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional registration).
* Track record in knowledge exchange, consultancy, or applied research.
* Experience with novel pedagogies, curriculum innovation, and interdisciplinary programme development.
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* 30 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & closure days & Additional day off for your birthday)
* Flexible working arrangements
* Westfield Health & Rewards with optional private medical insurance
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
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