Associate Lecturer in Engineering - High Wycombe, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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Description

Location
High Wycombe, Uxbridge, Aylesbury

Contract Type
Atypical

Salary Range
£48.20 per hour

Hours per week
14

Closing Date
07/09/2023

Ref No
1363

Part Time - Atypical Contract - Aylesbury; High Wycombe; Uxbridge

Salary - £48.20 per hour

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastestgrowing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.
This role will predominantly support teaching on the Postgraduate Engineer Degree Apprenticeship programme (Uxbridge Campus) and the MSc Engineering Design course (High Wycombe/Aylesbury Campus)
Teaching may also be required for undergraduate students and apprentices at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury campuses as required
Associate lecturers at BNU adopt a learnercentred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a firstclass student experience. The successful applicant will be a teamplayer and contribute to the wider work of the School. You will practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
The successful applicant will teach and support students by adopting a learnercentred approach, delivering a firstclass student experience. Undertaking research, professional practice and enterprise activity as outlined within the BNU Academic Framework. The successful applicant will be a teamplayer and contribute to the wider work of the new School and University

What we offer:

- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.

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For further information about this role please contact our

Director of Academic Portfolio Development;

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant elearning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 7 September 2023

Interview Date: 19 September 2023

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Associate Lecturer in Engineering
School/Directorate: School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Location: Uxbridge with occasional teaching at High Wycombe and Aylesbury as required
Hours: Part time - as per schedule
Responsible to: Head of School for Engineering and the Built Environment
Job Purpose:

This role will predominantly support teaching on the Postgraduate Engineer Degree Apprenticeship programme (Uxbridge Campus) and the MSc Engineering Design course (High Wycombe/Aylesbury Campus)
The Postgraduate Engineer apprenticeship programme will deliver learning aligned to a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering qualification (PGDip)
Teaching will be focused in the following Engineering areas; Project Management and Research Skills, Product Development for Business, Contemporary Methods in Engineering Design and Manufacturing Automation, Robotics and Internet of Things
Teaching may also be required for undergraduate students and apprentices at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury campuses as required
Associate lecturers will adopt a learnercentred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a firstclass student experience
You will be a teamplayer and contribute to the wider work of the School
You will practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

With support, design and deliver high quality, innovative and challenging learning experiences, using current theory and practice together in lively debate.
With support, undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including, personal tutoring, recruitment, assessment, review and evaluation.
Contribute to the student experienc