Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Automation - 494419

Fife College; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife College is seeking a accountable educator to deliver learning and teaching in mechanical engineering. You will primarily teach mechanical engineering subjects, evaluate teaching methods, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum quality across the department.

Experience with vocational qualifications and a driving license for travel within Fife are essential. A Teaching Qualification in Further Education is desirable, along with SVQ3 in engineering.

Qualifications

• Essential: HND/Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience with vocational qualifications.
• Driving license as travel will be required within Fife.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning and teaching activities to a broad range of learners in various settings.
• Primarily teach candidates in mechanical engineering subjects.
• Evaluate and improve teaching methods and curriculum effectiveness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance team performance and curriculum quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and achievement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

TQFE

SVQ3 in Engineering

Job description

Join our dynamic Mechanical Engineering Team and support candidates in achieving their learning goals by providing an engaging and effective learning experience. Contribute to the overall success of our curricular area by assisting team members and the Academic and Quality Manager with the evaluation of learning and teaching. Help achieve the operational and strategic objectives outlined in the College Regional Outcome Agreement

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Learning and Teaching activities to a broad range of learners and in a variety of educational settings.
• Primarily teach candidates in subject areas of mechanical engineering
• Evaluate and improve teaching methods and curriculum effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance team performance and curriculum quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and achievement

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
  • Qualified to HND/Degree (SCQF 8/9) in mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering qualification such as energy, mechatronics, automation or manufacturing engineering.
  • Demonstrable experience and practiced skills following a vocational qualification
  • Driving License as Travel will be required within Fife
• Desirable:
  • Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE)
  • SVQ3 in an engineering discipline.
  • Broad demonstrable experience of curriculum delivery
  • Proven record of evaluative ability, to recognise areas for improvement and plan for excellence
  • Minimum of 5 years recent industrial experience within an engineering role relating to the curriculum.

Skills and Attributes

• Effective communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate students
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students' academic journeys
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality standards.