Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus universityly

Pension

Leisure facilities on campus

Travel schemes

On-site nursery

Job summary

The University of Surrey invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (0.6 FTE) for three years. The appointee will deliver lectures, tutorials, labs and supervise projects across undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, with assessment, marking and pastoral support.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Alternatively, a relevant bachelor's degree with substantial industrial or professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and contribute to undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in chemical engineering.
• Lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and project supervision.
• Academic duties including student assessment, marking and pastoral support.
• Opportunity to align with an existing research group within the School.

Skills

Lecturing

Tutorials

Lab supervision

Project supervision

Pastoral support

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree + substantial industrial experience

Job description

As part of the School's continued growth and expansion, we are seeking to appoint a fixed term (3 years) part time (0.6 FTE) teaching-focused Lecturer in Chemical Engineering. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery and continued development of our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in chemical engineering, bringing enthusiasm for high-quality teaching and a commitment to enhancing the student experience. You will be responsible for lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and project supervision, as well as academic duties including student assessment, marking and pastoral support. There will be an opportunity for you to align with an existing research group within the School.

You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Alternatively, applicants with a relevant bachelor's degree together with substantial industrial or professional experience in chemical engineering will also be considered.

You will have a passion for delivering an outstanding student experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Experience of curriculum development, industrial engagement, student placements or professional accreditation would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably motivated individual to help shape the future of chemical engineering teaching and research provision within the School.

Applicants will be appointed at Lecturer A or Lecturer B level dependent on experience.

What we can offer

• In addition to salary,
• a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus seven university closure days and eight bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles),
• a generous pension,
• access to world-class leisure facilities on campus,
• a range of travel schemes,
• supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference., The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.