12 months fixed term contract
Coventry University is significantly investing in research excellence, our teaching and learning strategy and in substantial campus estates development. We have been ranked as University in The Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2015, this is the latest in a long list of accolades that the University has won.
The Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing has a global reputation for teaching and research. In particular, our innovative Activity-led Learning approach is internationally recognised and has shaped the unique culture of our forward-facing Faculty, with its inspirational GBP 55M state-of the art building housing new equipment and facilities. We strive to empower our students through expert education informed by world-class research. We are firmly focussed on preparing students for successful careers, in the context of industry's current and future demands. We are investing in new research centres to develop our expertise and achieve excellence with impact.
The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering is home to around 2600 students and 200 staff. Owing to the continued growth and success of our undergraduate and postgraduate engineering provision, we are seeking to appoint candidates with a passion for teaching and research.
Applicants should have, as a minimum, a PhD in engineering management or equivalent industrial experience. Experience of teaching and supervising student project work would be essential. Experience of module management would be desirable.
We require a full time member of staff with expertise in Manufacturing and Quality Systems for a 12 month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to communicate with students, engineers and management in industry and academia at all levels. You must be able to take a leading role in developing industrial and academic collaboration and work within a team to develop successful funding proposals to ensure that projects are managed to deliver high quality and timely deliverables. The ambition to succeed in a competitive arena is essential.
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