Graduate Teaching Associate In Mechanical Engineering

Buckinghamshire New University; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday plus bank holidays & 1

Hybrid working

Training & development support

Contributory pension

Discounted gym membership

Staff discounts with major retailers

Job summary

Buckinghamshire New University in High Wycombe is seeking a Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering to contribute to high-quality teaching, research and knowledge exchange, ensuring an excellent student learning experience.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and demonstrate expertise in design, materials, mechanics, thermodynamics, and manufacturing, with a commitment to inclusive teaching and collaboration with the teaching team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Expertise in engineering design, engineering materials and mechanics, thermodynamics, control systems and manufacturing.
• Experience in teaching or curriculum development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to delivering a first-class student experience.
• Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the college.
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

Skills

Engineering design

Engineering materials

Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Manufacturing

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering

Full Time – Permanent - Location– High Wycombe

Salary - £34, - £38,

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

We are seeking a Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge, skills and research interest in mechanical design, materials engineering, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics and manufacturing. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and knowledge exchange, ensuring an excellent student learning experience.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and demonstrate expertise in engineering design, engineering materials and mechanics, thermodynamics, control systems and manufacturing .

The role will be required to:

• Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience.
• Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the college.
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help build an equitable and thriving academic community.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.