Lecturer in Control Engineering

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The role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including job share

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.  

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21^st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022). 

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

The Department of Applied Science in the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is comprised of the instrumentation and control subject areas alongside chemical sciences.  The Department offers the following postgraduate programmes: MSc Applied Instrumentation and Control, and MSc in Applied Data Science in Engineering.  In addition, we have an undergraduate programme in Forensic Investigation.  The Department hosts modules in control and instrumentation at all undergraduate and postgraduate levels to mechanical and electrical engineering  programmes (including Graduate Apprenticeship) across the School.

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Control Engineering with a track record in teaching and research who is committed to enhancing the student experience and understanding in this challenging subject area.  The successful candidate will be part of an enthusiastic team contributing to all levels of teaching, research and student support within the subject area.  Our laboratories are well equipped to ensure that teaching and research in control and instrumentation is well supported. 

 

You will have a PhD in a relevant control engineering area, and experience of teaching, including use of mathematical modelling tools for control applications, academic delivery and a strong commitment to the enhancement of teaching, student experience and progression.  You should have an in-depth knowledge of modern control systems analysis and design as well as the practical implementation of control and instrumentation systems.  A current and appropriate record of research and / or knowledge exchange that compliments the existing themes of the University, which are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is essential and preferably complements one of the research areas of existing academic staff in the Department / School.

The Department is expanding its portfolio to include the digital transformation of engineering assets and is particularly interested in hearing from engineers who have experience and skills in this area and SCADA.  An eagerness to engage in extra-curriculum activities and outreach programmes would be desirable.

Further details on this post are available by contacting Professor Sheila Smith, Head of Department at a.s.smith@gcu.ac.uk or on 0141 331 3552.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).