Senior Lecturer in Digital Engineering & Design (FM

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Lecturer to strengthen our research and education endeavours within the Department of Mechanical Engineering and in the Centre for Digital, Manufacturing and Design (dMaDe). Great design must start with understanding who the design is for, holistically, and you will bring additional expertise to our team in understanding how digital tools can enhance an inclusive design approach. 

You will:

Lead transdisciplinary research in the field of people-led digital manufacturing, at the intersection of technology, design, psychology and management.Embed people-led digital engineering and design aspects into our education offerings at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to foster innovative learning experiences that prepare students for the challenges of modern engineering.Supervise and mentor research students, fostering their academic and professional growth.Engage with industry and community partners to enhance the relevance and impact of our research and programmes.

You will join a high-performing Faculty, filled with the ambition to make the world a better place.

This position is offered on a full-time, open-ended basis.

The selection process is scheduled as followed:

Presentations on 22nd OctoberInterviews on 29th October

About you

Our ideal candidate will know that new/current digital solutions are technically amazing - however, to create real impact and change, placing people and their needs at the centre of education and research is critical for success. 

You will be:

Focused on how engineering intersects with social, cultural, or behavioural aspects, with attention to the application of digital technologies.Able to demonstrate an understanding and ability to work in a transdisciplinary manner.Experienced in leading or contributing to research projects with a focus on human-led engineering and the application of digital technologies.A generous leader and have a track record of good academic citizenship.Emotionally intelligent, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across subject areas and engage with diverse stakeholders.

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters a supportive learning environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will build a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's changing world.

Further information

The Faculty of Engineering and Design hosts four departments: Architecture & Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. All are ranked in the top 10 in national league tables. The University of Bath was University of the Year 2023, according to The Times / Sunday Times, and has a TEF Triple Gold award. Every one of the University's departments has an Athena Swan award, and the University of Bath has an overall Silver Award. Employability statistics for our graduates are among the UK's highest.

For more information about this role or to have an informal conversation about it, please contact the Dean, Professor Tim Ibell (t.j.ibell@bath.ac.uk) or the Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Professor Patrick Keogh (enspsk@bath.ac.uk).

What we can offer you:

a very generous employer contributory pension schemegenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balancewe are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangementsan excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforcea wide range of personal and professional development opportunitiesa number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, you should refer to our guidance on the Skilled Worker Visa before embarking on a job application to ensure you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / Indefinite Leave to Remain − please refer to our Staff Immigration webpages for further details.

We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details will be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage. 

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Closing Date: 26 Sep 2024

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £56,921 to £65,814