Lecturer in Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Job Summary

Transforming today's technology for tomorrow's world - that's the ethos at Robert Gordon University's School of Engineering. We combine a wide range of expertise in Engineering with purpose built facilities and strong commercial links. We work closely with local, national and international companies to ensure that we continue to provide professional learning that meets the demands of employers. The result is an impressive suite of degree programmes at all levels.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. This is one of the most impressive university campuses you'll find anywhere in the world, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee.  A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to the area, if required.  More information can be found in our Relocation Policy.

You will need an Engineering related PhD (or be awaiting an imminent viva) in one of the following areas:

Electrical Power, Electrical Renewable Energy, Electrical Clean/Green Energy; or Mechatronics, Microprocessors, Control and Instrumentation.

Teaching and research experience in UK Higher Education relevant to the following areas are very important for these roles - Electrical Power, Electrical Renewable Energy, Smart/Micro Grids, Electrical Power Systems; or Mechatronics, Microprocessors and/or Instrumentation/Control.

A solid underpinning, and demonstrable experience, in several of the following areas are crucial: Electrical Power, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy and Clean/Green Electrical Engineering; or Microprocessors, Measurement and Control Techniques, Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering. You must also be highly motivated with ‘self-starting attributes’ and a ‘can do’ working style with a sound awareness of general analogue and digital electronics with knowledge of Graduate Apprenticeship schemes a plus.

Contributing to the delivery and development of the School’s portfolio of courses, you will also actively engage in research and/or consultancy.

Research in Engineering at RGU is broad based covering many Engineering subjects including: Energy, Renewable Technology, Advanced Materials, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing. Further information can be found at - https://www.rgu.ac.uk/research

We pride ourselves in having very strong industrial links and most of our research includes industry funding. We aim to continue to improve our research performance as the best modern University, School of Engineering, in Scotland.

Employment is conditional on candidates, if deemed necessary, passing a pre-employment medical and undertaking ongoing health surveillance throughout the course of their employment.  This is required in order to support our duty of care under health and safety statute and to ensure that the candidates are able to carry out the functions required by the role.

We would particularly welcome applications from women as they are under-represented in this area of our workforce.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

 

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £37,386 – 43,155
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £44,414 – 52,841
Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria.  Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

Applicants that will require sponsorship will be considered in line with UKVI sponsorship/immigration requirements.

 

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dean of School

RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A

PURPOSE OF POST: To contribute to the delivery and development of the School's portfolio of courses, and to actively pursue research/consultancy activities relating to Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Participation in the delivery and development of the School's portfolio of courses, including: course delivery and assessment, maintenance of course documentation, compliance with course review and validation procedures, student attendance, course advertising and recruitment, etc.
• Carries out designated teaching (e.g. via lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory work, field trips, practical sessions, etc.) and assessment duties in areas of expertise, or as otherwise required by the Dean of School.
• Participates in the development and preparation of teaching materials.
• Provides tutorial and personal guidance for students.
• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Develops and maintains expertise in subject areas.
• Participates in relevant subject and course development.
• Participates in curriculum development and, in particular, contributes to the introduction of new methods of teaching and learning.
• Undertakes appropriate administrative responsibilities (e.g. year tutor, student selection, examination organisation, placement organisation, timetabling, maintaining attendance records, assessment results etc.)
• Assists in the supervision and visiting of students during their periods of work experience/ placement.
• Participates in the promotion and marketing of the School and its courses to local, national and international clientele (including student recruitment).
• Maintains working relationships with other Schools/Departments/Units within the University, as necessary, for the smooth operation and continued development of the School and its courses.
• Actively participates in and suggests relevant staff development activities.
• Actively pursues research activities (e.g. writing for publication, developing own research, supervising research students, establishing externally funded research projects, presenting at conferences etc.).
• Engages with other staff, wherever possible, in consultancy activities relevant to the School.
• Establishes and maintains relevant professional and industrial links, as necessary, for the effective operation of the School's courses.
• Represents the School on relevant University committees and the School and University on external committees.
• Carries out such other related duties as may be required by the Dean of School.

 

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

An Engineering related PhD in one of the following areas: Electrical Power, Renewable Energy, Clean/Green Energy Engineering or mechatronic or control systems (with evidence of microprocessors and instrumentation).
Consideration might be given to individuals with PhDs submitted and awaiting an imminent viva.

Knowledge

Broad knowledge of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a particular focus on; Electrical Power, Electrical Machines, Energy Systems, Clean/Green Electrical Energy or Microprocessors, Mechatronics/robotics, Control systems and/or Measurement/Instrumentation.

Experience

Experience of teaching delivery and associated academic responsibilities at a UK University.

 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Professional Requirements

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Chartered Engineer

Knowledge

General awareness of Professional body accreditation and UK Engineering Council requirements.

Knowledge of and engagement with Graduate Apprenticeship schemes is also valuable.

Experience

Experience of teaching in Higher Education in at least two or more of the following areas: Electrical Power and Machines, Renewable Energy, Clean/Green Electrical Energy Systems; or Microprocessors, Mechatronics/robotics, Control systems and/or Measurement/Instrumentation; and general analogue and digital electronics.

Electronic and Electrical research experience in UK Higher Education.

Experience of providing student support.

Supervision of PhD students through to completion is beneficial.

Evidence of public output, especially a number of quality peer reviewed journal publications, would be advantageous.

 

Behaviours

Behaviour 1: Communication - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner

Behaviour 2: Teaching and Learning Support - Experience of providing standard information or delivering teaching or training, designing content or learning materials within existing frameworks and developing innovative

Behaviour 3: Service Delivery - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards 

Behaviour 4: Liaison and Networking - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships, leading and developing internal

Behaviour 5: Decision Making - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

Behaviour 6: Analysis and Research - Experience of identifying or designing data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation, and producing reports that identify key issues and findings