Teaching Assistant in Automotive Engineering
University of Nottingham Department of Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
United Kingdom
Teaching Assistant in Automotive Engineering (Part time)
- Reference
- ENG307622X1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 7th October 2022
- Job Type
- Teaching
- Department
- Mechanical Materials & Manuf Eng
- Salary
- £27924 to £31406 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply
The University of Nottingham seeks applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant in Automotive Engineering to contribute to the supervision of our Formula Student and Solar Car vehicle projects.
This role is offered as teaching and learning (T&L) only. The position may appeal to someone moving into academia from industry or a Research Assistant with appropriate technical background wishing to gain experience in teaching and learning.
You will be required to support the supervision of both individual and group student projects working on the Formula Student and Solar Car projects. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with direct prior experience in the delivery of such practical projects. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the vehicle lead academics and dedicated vehicle technicians. We are looking for someone who has good existing understanding of associated vehicle design and manufacturing, with the ability to inspire students to work collaboratively within tight deadlines. The post will also involve supporting race and track testing events and various networking/outreach events including university open days.
This role is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are part time (18.25 hours).
In return, we can offer you an excellent range of employee benefits and rewards, on-site fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowances of 30 days (pro rata).
Please direct informal enquiries to Prof. Alasdair Cairns (Professor of Propulsion Systems Engineering) (alasdair.cairns1@nottingham.ac.uk) or Prof. Ian Ashcroft (Head of Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering) (Ian.Ashcroft@nottingham.ac.uk)
Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.
Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.
For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.
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