Teaching Fellow in Robotics Engineering

Overview

The School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London offers a fixed-term position as a Teaching Fellow in Robotics Engineering. This 9-month appointment is based at the university in the United Kingdom within a research-intensive Russell Group institution. The role is designed for early-career academics to acquire comprehensive teaching experience by contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate education in Robotics Engineering, with optional advantage for experience in Biomedical Engineering or related interfaces. Responsibilities encompass student project supervision, module development, assessment, student support, and broader academic duties within the school.

Requirements

Applicants are required to hold a postgraduate qualification in Robotics Engineering or a closely related discipline. While not strictly mandatory, possessing an undergraduate degree in Robotics Engineering and a PhD is viewed as desirable. Candidates must exhibit strong subject knowledge, effective organizational and time-management skills, a collaborative and professional demeanour, and excellent communication and presentation abilities necessary for student engagement. Previous experience in undergraduate teaching, assessment, and project supervision is considered advantageous.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £45,174 to £32,790 per annum, though specifically noted as £45,174 to £52,790 per annum. Additional benefits include participation in a generous pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave on a pro-rata basis for fixed-term contracts, a season ticket loan scheme, and access to personal and professional development opportunities. Employees also benefit from flexible working arrangements, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, various campus facilities, and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates with a disability.