Southampton, UK
Principal teaching fellow
at University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is looking for a principal teaching fellow.
The School of Engineering at the University of Southampton is a world-class centre for education, research and enterprise. Design teaching is a core commitment within the school and we are looking for an outstanding and innovative designer to further enhance engineering design education and to join our nationally recognised design teaching team.
You will provide leadership and support for the delivery of design education throughout all our engineering programmes across the school with particular emphasis on design for manufacture, the use of digital frameworks including simulation, virtual reality, optimisation and sustainable engineering and material carbon auditing and utilisation as applied to the design process as a whole. Your role will provide opportunities for external engagement with leading design practitioners, supporting the implementation of emerging digital platforms and developing leadership and management experience. As one of the largest and most diverse schools of engineering in the country, our engineering programmes are all highly ranked within the leading UK league tables and the school has a strong culture of supporting education innovation to enhance the learning experience of our students.
You will use your experience in engineering design educational delivery to invigorate the design curriculum and will demonstrate a commitment to delivering a range of teaching, assessment and feedback methods in a well-organised and structured learning environment. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate complex information effectively, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of our students. You will take a role in the management and organisation of the programme, including leading cross-disciplinary design modules. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process and importance of research in design development, preferably through extensive industrial experience or by having achieved a PhD in a relevant subject.
This position is offered as a permanent post. It is anticipated the commencement date will be in early September 2023.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is central to the ethos of the school of engineering. We particularly encourage women, black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME), LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science, we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break.
The University of Southampton is in the top one per cent of world universities and in the top ten of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum Eco Award. Our vision is to embed the principles of sustainability into all aspects of our individual and collective work, integrating sustainable development into our business planning, policy-making and professional activities. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this is through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using recycling facilities.
Application
Please submit your application online via the ‘apply for job’ button below.
Please also send a copy of your CV detailing your career so far and your experience in design education. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. For informal inquiries, please contact the head of school, Prof David Richard ([email protected]).