Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

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Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

role at

Coventry University .

The School of Engineering is recognised for high-quality and real-world teaching, state of the art activity-led facilities and an approach guided by and focused on industry. We are ranked in the top 10 of the Guardian University Guide 2023 for our courses in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace and Manufacturing.

The RoleAs a

Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience. Senior Teaching Fellows lead on aspects of the student learning experience including the leadership of staff teams.

Based within the College of Engineering, Environment and Science you will work with and lead other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Responsibilities

Lead the curation, adaptation, design and development of module and course teaching materials including Curriculum development.

Supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students as they undertake individual and group projects

Support the delivery of CPD courses where appropriate

Visit students during the industrial placement year

Collaborate with the students from the Phoenix Racing team to help them design, build and implement powertrains for automotive and motorsport design/build project vehicles

Qualifications

Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR (if from a professional practice background) a good Honors Degree and an appropriate professional qualification and/or membership

A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education

PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous

Experience in an Automotive or Motorsport Powertrain environment is essential including an understanding of GT Suite software.

Our Successful CandidateYou will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in vehicle powertrain systesms with the development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.

An experienced team leader with good level of digital fluency, you will have experience using creating teaching materials for face to face and online teaching using a VLE.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience in the development and enhancement of an ‘active learning’ pedagogy as appropriate to the academic subject area.

As a global education provider, high levels of cultural awareness with experience of learner’s cultural differences and expectations with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Innovation and collaboration are key to our success, therefore the ability to generate and follow through innovative ideas, work both independently and part of a wider team with the willingness to engage in flexible ways of working are key skills required for this role.

The BenefitsAs a staff member of Peoples Future Limited, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Our CultureAs a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Education

Industries

Higher Education, Engineering Services, and Automation Machinery ..... full job details .....