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College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

This new full-time post is available from April 2020 on a permanent basis at our Streatham campus, based in the Engineering department, led by Professor David Butler

Summary

The Department of Engineering is developing and rolling out an exciting new undergraduate degree programme for its students. You will have responsibility for the design, development and production of teaching and learning material and deliver Design and Project Based Learning (PBL) across Year 1 and Year 2 Project modules. You will work with colleagues in engineering to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the College’s education strategy. You will also contribute directly to teaching in one or more of the discipline areas in the College and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the College.

About you 

You will:

• Possess an in-depth specialist knowledge, demonstrated by a degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a subject related to Design, in order to teach and support learning on design-focussed PBL project modules
• Have experience of teaching, curriculum development and quality management and enhancement in an education environment
• Be able to provide evidence of successful engagement with students in an education setting
• The aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups
• Have an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to help create an inclusive culture

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave  
• options for flexible working
• onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Dr Corrina Cory, Senior Lecturer in Engineering and Entrepreneurship (01392 7222208, c.cory@exeter.ac.uk) to discuss the post further or Professor David Butler, Head of Engineering (01392 724064, d.butler@exeter.ac.uk).