Teaching Fellow

Engineering & Technology

The successful candidate will have a first degree and a PhD qualification or PhD near to completion, in electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronic engineering, control system engineering, or closely related disciplines. You must also be a member of Professional Engineering Institutions, such as IET, IMechE, etc. You will hold a formal teaching qualification, such as a PGCHE, and/or have a fellowship of Advance HE (at FHEA or SFHEA level) or be willing to achieve this once in post. You will have relevant academic experience in designing, delivering, assessing, and managing work-based learning modules and programmes. Familiarity with VLE software such as Blackboard and a positive student feedback record are also essential.

You will be responsible for teaching modules alone and/or co-teaching modules with other colleagues. You will also work with colleagues to innovate and improve delivery and assessment tools at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Therefore, excellent communication with other members of the teaching, coaching, and administration teams, as well as strict adherence to quality assurance measures, is essential to the role.

In addition, you will play a key role in various operational aspects of APEC, including engagement with employers and professional bodies, acting as either academic or professional supervisor to students, and participating in open days and outreach activities.

Immigration Statement

This role is eligible for a salary discount or current visa holder. The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they: 

• Are under 25 years old.
• Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role.
• Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa

Please contact recruitment@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Further details:
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University Information

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk