Senior Lecturer in Electronic Products Engineering

The Role

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Electronic Products Engineering with ambition, expertise and passion to be part of our academic team delivering the portfolio of innovative courses in the school.

This post will involve module development and delivery on undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the School of Engineering. The postholder should possess the ability to teach various topics within the field of Electronic Products Engineering, which may include, but are not restricted to subjects such as Systems Engineering, Electronic Systems Design, Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, Product Lifecycle Analysis, Computer Aided Design and subject-relevant Software Tools. The post holder should also have experience in designing/developing electronics hardware.

You will be creating engaging learning material for Electronic Products Engineering and will join an interdisciplinary team to supervise, support and advise on student projects and pursue active collaborations with industry and other partner organisations.

There will be an opportunity to actively support you in maintaining your professional profile - crucial for the delivery of the courses - including by collaborative efforts and sharing expertise within the team of specialist lecturers. The details to be specified later in the process.

The School houses state-of-the-art facilities, workshops and library learning resources at our Roehampton Vale campus and Penrhyn Road campus – where you will be engaging in ambitious programmes to innovate the field. The School also pursues academic excellence in other engineering areas such as Aircraft, Aerospace and Mechanical engineering fields with great opportunities for collaboration.

The Person

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the relevant areas of for Electronic Products Engineering and will be ready to adopt and practice innovative pedagogic methods and develop their research potential and professional practice to produce outputs of the standard required for REF submission. It is essential that the candidates have doctoral level qualifications, or their equivalent, with appropriate research or professional practice in their field.

You will have the opportunity to teach on BEng/MEng (Hons) Electronic Products Engineering, BEng/MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MSc Electronics and Robotics courses and modules offered by the subject group as required.

The provision of high-quality, student-centred, innovative teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will be the main focus. You will be organizing hands-on workshops, practical demonstrations, videos, and group projects to provide students with practical experience in various industry-standard software, tools, and techniques. You will participate in relevant research and professional practice, contributing to the advancement of the field of Electronic Products Engineering and promoting interdisciplinary approaches.

By the end of the probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained). For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

The Faculty

If there's one thing we stand for above all else at Kingston University's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment, it's active, problem-based learning. In short, making sure our students leave us ready for the challenges of the 21st century. Our challenging curricula and outstanding facilities combine across two campuses to deliver undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities in Civil Engineering and Construction, Aerospace and Aircraft engineering and Mechanical and Automotive engineering. Join us and you'll be part of an environment that prides its facilities – from concrete materials and geotechnical laboratories to global navigation satellite systems equipment and facilities for exploring fluid dynamics, engine testing and aerospace.

Further Information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £48,251 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 26th June 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kevin Munisami, Head of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Robotic Engineering & Associate Professor.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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£48,251 to £57,061 per annum