Teaching Fellow - Robotics

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton invites applications for a Teaching Fellow to support its mechanical engineering and robotics teaching programmes and related research groups. The role requires substantial robotics experience and proven teaching ability, including coding and control of robotic systems with digital twin software.

We value strong teamwork and communication with students and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Substantial technical experience in robotics and in a teaching environment.
• Experience in coding and control of robotic systems, including digital twin software.
• Be an effective team member who communicates effectively with students and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design teaching activities within established policies to solve complex technical problems.
• Support teaching programmes in mechanical engineering and robotics and contribute to new programmes.

Skills

Robotics experience

Teaching experience

Communication with students

Education

Teaching qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Digital twin software

Job description

The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow to support its and new programmes in mechanical engineering and robotics. This posts supports the University’s triple-helix strategy across several teaching programmes and research groups.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

• Have substantial technical experience in robotics and robotic equipment, as well as experience of working in a teaching environment.
• Experience in coding and control of robotic systems, including digital twin software.
• Be an effective team member who communicates effectively with others, including students and stakeholders external to the School of Engineering.
• Design teaching activities within established policies and procedures to solve complex technical problems.

The University of Southampton is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, and particularly encourage applications from candidates belonging to groups who are under-represented within technical posts at the University, including, but not limited to: people from Black and minority ethnic groups; and disabled people. The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and a range of family friendly policies, and we encourage staff to apply for flexible working. We are a Disability Confident employer and the University is a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds an silver-level Athena SWAN award. We are a signatory to the Technicians Commitment and can provide opportunities for career development and mentoring.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Richard Wills ([e-mail])

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