Senior Teaching Fellow: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

confidential; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Job summary

An established international technological university seeks a Senior Teaching Fellow in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of innovative teaching materials while engaging in impactful research. The position emphasizes a collaborative and supportive working culture, aiming to create a positive learning environment for students. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this institution values contributions from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about education and research, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Relocation support

Work-life balance initiatives

Family-friendly benefits

Career development programs

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or significant professional experience required.
• Strong background in curriculum development and innovative teaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of teaching materials and curriculum enhancement.
• Manage student assessments and provide leadership for teaching teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Curriculum Development

Teaching Techniques

Student Assessment

Research Activity

Education

Good honours degree

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Title: Senior Teaching Fellow: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and delivery for a range of teaching materials at undergraduate level, including contribution to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-informed approach to student learning.
2. Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
3. Support teaching teams and provide leadership for the teaching area, providing support and guidance to colleagues and supervising students as appropriate.
4. Lead the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching development activities.
5. Manage and resolve student issues, including those referred by other academic staff.
6. Lead scholarship activities developing and producing learning resources and strategies and disseminating results through publication in professional journals and/or presentation at external conferences as appropriate to the discipline.
7. Design and manage processes in relation to student assessment, examination, and feedback activities.
8. Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity.
9. Carry out Department/School, Faculty and/or University senior administrative and management functions, for example by convening or participating in relevant committees.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

Good honours degree and PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or significant professional experience.

You’ll be rewarded with:

• Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.
• Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.
• Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.
• Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.
• Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.

Skills

Good honours degree and PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or significant professional experience.