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SalaryDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Salary: Grade 8 (£45,585-£54,395)
Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (18 Months)
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University
Detailed Description
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual to join our learning and teaching activities within the Chemical & Process Engineering programme at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS).
Working with colleagues in the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions, you will develop a novel teaching programme and materials for Carbon Dioxide Removal. You will also deliver and assess undergraduate, and postgraduate taught courses in Chemical and Process Engineering based at our Edinburgh campus, collaborating with colleagues at our overseas campuses in Dubai and Malaysia, and will engage with our international learning partners throughout the globe. The role holder will be expected to contribute to teaching and scholarship leadership, academic administration, and course development and enhancement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant, as part of an active teaching team, will be responsible for the following key activities:
- Develop a new course (e.g. PgCert) and associated teaching materials in Carbon Dioxide Removal
- Contribute and develop Teaching and Scholarship in international higher education learning.
- Contribute to the teaching (lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratories) covering core topics in the area of Chemical Engineering.
- Converting and developing materials in Chemical Engineering into appropriate learning format. This will include lecture notes for international students and accompanying lecture guidelines for academic staff.
- Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and other relevant areas by carrying out assessment and moderation of coursework and examination marking as required.
- Developing learning materials. This will include, but is not limited to, course notes, video podcasts and course assessments in online and traditional modes. Liaising with relevant academic staff in EPS and carrying out discipline-related administrative tasks as required.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- PhD in Engineering or closely related physical sciences discipline (chemistry, physics, maths).
- Previous experience of teaching in Carbon Dioxide Removal, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
- Experience of organising course material and/or delivery in Engineering.
- Demonstrated initiative in teaching and scholarship.
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues across our campuses and international partners.
- Excellent team working, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prepare clearly written and presented learning and teaching materials.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Background knowledge of the University, and Teaching Disciplines. Evidence of engagement with industry, particularly the Carbon Dioxide Removal ecosystem.
Desirable
- PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related disciplines.
- Track record of research or teaching/scholarship funding.
- Experience in web-based learning, e.g. virtual learning environments such as Canvas, and other educational technology.
- Experience of developing/delivering innovative assessment practice.
- Appropriate academic or industrial experience in a Chemical and Process Engineering environment.
About our Team
The Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) is an international, leading engineering centre, inspiring and delivering innovation for the wider deployment of technologies needed to achieve decarbonisation and meet net zero targets. Research is cross-disciplinary bringing together engineers and scientists. RCCS collaborates and is supported by industries, international energy policy advisors, government organisations, regional development agencies, national and international universities and research centres. RCCS has extensive state-of-the-art laboratory facilities covering the whole carbon solutions. RCCS has over 50 members (staff and PhD students). The team's research portfolio includes funding from UKRI, EU H2020, EU-ERC and industries. A growing area for RCCS is greenhouse gas removal/Carbon Dioxide Removal, where several team members are collaborating on a wide range of national and international projects. For more details rccs.hw.ac.uk
About Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.
Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.
How to Apply
Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV
Applications can be submitted until midnight on 31st January 2024.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Prof. Phil Renforth ( p.renforth@hw.ac.uk )
At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.
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