Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)

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By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you'll become part of a thriving community of talent that's united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus Institution that can trace its roots back to 1828. Led by Vice Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin, the University is one of the UK's largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000. The School of Engineering and Computing is one of the largest Schools at the University, with over 7,600 students studying a wide portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses covering everything from architecture to astrophysics; aerospace to aviation; construction to computing. Our engineering-related courses focus on aerospace engineering, civil engineering, electrical and robotics engineering, fire and safety, mechanical engineering, and other specialist fields.

About you:

This post presents an excellent opportunity for a candidate to support the school's thriving Degree Apprenticeship provision in the areas of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics provision. It is expected that the candidate will be based primarily on the Preston campus and support the growth and delivery of the Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

Essential criteria for the post include having a good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and relevant professional teaching qualifications or membership of the HE Academy and a commitment to continuing professional development, a experience of delivering to Degree Apprenticeship standards, and a vision and commitment to providing an excellent learner experience.

It is essential that all applicants should have a good working knowledge of Degree Apprenticeships within the United Kingdom's Education Inspection Framework and can demonstrate they have successful designed and delivered curriculum within the aforementioned area of Engineering. Furthermore, it would be desirable that applicants have been part of an OFSTED inspection.

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Ahmed Onsy or Dr Robert Smith via their PA Anne Harkness

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.