Person Specification

Job Title:	Senior Lecturer in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering
School/Service:	School of Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business

The qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined above provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which a decision to appointment will be made. Please ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet the criteria in your application.

No	Selection Criteria Description	Essential [E] or Desirable [D]	Assessed by *
Criteria
1	Possession of a PhD or equivalent professional standing in a relevant subject area	E	A/I
2	GCSE/O’Level (or equivalent) Maths and English Grade C or above	E	A/I
3	Previous experience of teaching and developing learning material	E	A/I
4	Previous teaching or industrial experience related to subject expertise in several of the following areas of Mechanical / Automotive Engineering: Structural dynamics, finite element analysis, Solid mechanics, Electric vehicles, Engine design and Vehicle dynamics	E	A/I
5	Experience of providing pastoral and academic support to students	E	A/I
6	Recent experience in the supervision of research projects within areas of specialism	E	A/I
7	A demonstrable record of engagement in research and innovation and/or advanced scholarly activity and knowledge exchange in subject specialism	E	A/I
8	A creative, innovative and flexible approach to facilitating learning, with commitment to ensuring an excellent student experience	E	A/I
9	Experience of delivering apprenticeship or distance learning courses	E	A/I
10	Experience and knowledge of course management and implementing quality assurance and enhancement processes across awards	E	A/I
11	Significant experience of leading the development, design, delivery and assessment of modules and courses at various levels	E	A/I
12	Previous experience of teaching in HE and developing specialist teaching materials, with membership of the HE Academy or other equivalent teaching qualification	E	A/I
13	An understanding of the key issues and challenges in the HE environment with an ability to articulate a vision for the future development within area of specialism	E	A/I
14	Recent experience in the supervision of research projects within areas of specialism	E	A/I

* A - Application Form   I - Interview