Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Teaching

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. The appointee will deliver lectures, tutorials and practicals, lead course development and contribute to assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The role includes personal tutoring, supervision of projects and engagement with industry links. The position seeks expertise in Engineering Design & Manufacture or Materials Engineering, with a strong emphasis on teaching

Qualifications

• First degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Expertise in either Engineering Design & Manufacture, or Materials Engineering.
• Clear communication of engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver taught content across mechanical engineering courses.
• Act as personal tutor to assigned students.
• Assess and moderate coursework and examinations; provide feedback.

Skills

Engineering Design & Manufacture

Materials Engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Inclusion commitment

Education

PhD or MSc in mechanical/related engineering

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Postgraduate certificate in teaching in higher education

Tools

Teams

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. The appointee will deliver lectures, tutorials and practicals, lead course development and contribute to assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The role includes personal tutoring, supervision of projects and engagement with industry links. The position seeks expertise in Engineering Design & Manufacture or Materials Engineering, with a strong emphasis on teaching