Senior Lecturer in Microelectronics

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK educational institution is seeking a dedicated Senior Lecturer in Microelectronics. The role involves leading teaching initiatives, engaging with research, and enhancing student experiences. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, experience in teaching, and a passion for developing future engineers. This position offers an excellent benefits package, including generous leave and development support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in microelectronics.
• Engagement with industry partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of teaching in the area of microelectronics.
• Contribute to the broader teaching portfolio across the school.
• Develop practical experiences for students.
• Lead projects with industry to enhance teaching capability.
• Provide pastoral care and academic supervision.

Skills

Teaching experience in microelectronics

Curriculum development

Industry project leadership

Student engagement strategies

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Engineering is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Lecturer who will make an important contribution to our teaching and learning provision and research in the subject area of microelectronics.

The School has a diverse body of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and we have an opportunity for a new member to join our team. You will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of teaching in the area of microelectronics, contributing to relevant modules at all levels.
• Contribute to the broader teaching portfolio across the school, supporting curriculum enrichment, recruitment, and outreach.
• Develop engaging and authentic practical experiences for students.
• Lead projects with industry and other organisations to enhance the teaching capability of the school.
• Contribute to the pastoral care and academic supervision of taught students.
• Contribute to an excellent learning environment, which is oriented towards achieving high levels of employability for the School of Engineering’s graduates.

Research and scholarship

Research and scholarship are core activities within the School of Engineering. The appointed person will be encouraged and supported to sustain and develop their research and scholarship.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to the Subject Head, Dr Karl Jones, [e-mail]

Rewards and benefits

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.