Technician: Teaching

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sheffield seeks a technical support specialist to enhance practical teaching in engineering. The role includes mentoring students and collaborating within the faculty to foster effective teaching practices. Proven workshop experience and good communication skills are essential. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an engineering workshop.
• Background in manufacturing.
• Ability to encourage student learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support practical teaching in the newly refurbished Project Space.
• Work with the Technical Team Leader to provide effective technical service.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentor at all career stages.

Skills

Experience in an engineering workshop

Good communication skills

Ability to follow clear instructions

Job description

Overview

University of Sheffield
Step inside the state of the art, 20,000m2, £86 million Diamond building and you’ll be inspired by what we can offer Engineering students. It is our largest ever investment encompassing world leading facilities in teaching and learning, with 15 specialist engineering teaching laboratories designed to create a fantastic place for interdisciplinary engineering education. Within the Faculty of Engineering, one of the biggest and best engineering faculties in the UK, sits Multidisciplinary Engineering Education (MEE), an innovative teaching group providing students with the opportunity to realise their full potential as engineering leaders with employable skills.

Our team has around 50 members of academic, technical and administrative staff. The practical teaching covers a range of subject areas designed around 3 main themes:

• Electrical, Electronic, Control, Computing & Robotics
• Materials Science, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering
• Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Structures, Fluids, Manufacturing Technology

Responsibilities

• Support practical teaching in the newly refurbished Project Space.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate student projects.
• Work with the Technical Team Leader to provide an effective and efficient technical service.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Engineering faculty and provide mentoring support for colleagues at all career stages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an engineering workshop.
• Background in manufacturing.
• Good communication skills essential for collaborating closely with students and colleagues.
• Ability to follow clear instructions and encourage student learning.
• We welcome candidates from all subject areas; BAME applicants are encouraged to apply to contribute to the diversity of our team.