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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

(Finite Element Analysis/Solid Mechanics)
College of Business, Technology and Engineering
Department of Engineering and Mathematics
Fixed term for 18 months
Full time (part time applicants welcome)
£34,804 to £51,034 per annum dependent on experience
Job number: 060163
Closing date: 16/08/20 at 23:30

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achieved an overall satisfaction score of more
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The Job

Working within the Department of Engineering and Mathematics you will form part of the Solid
Mechanics and Dynamics Subject Group, in order to further enhance its teaching and research.
The group currently consists of 10 academic staff, and supports the delivery of the department's
mechanical, aerospace and automotive engineering programmes at both the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. The group has a strong passion for teaching and learning, and a successful
history working with industry. It also has research strengths particularly in finite element analysis,
vibro-acoustics and vehicle dynamics.

As a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering you will be expected to develop, manage and deliver
research and teaching to the highest standard, in order to further enhance the reputation of
engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. You will be required to contribute to the development of
learning materials, and the planning and implementation of emerging best practice whilst teaching
across a range of engineering areas, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are particularly
looking to enhance our current expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and solid mechanics.

You will have an enthusiasm to teach and educate the next generation of engineers. As well as a
clear idea of your research vision, and how it will build upon our current departmental portfolio. You
will also be expected to secure external funding to support your research activities and to publish your
work in leading international journals.
The Department

The Department of Engineering and Mathematics is one of the UK’s leading providers of industrially
focused engineering, maths and physics education. We have a vibrant and comprehensive portfolio,
strong student recruitment and some of the best teaching, learning and research facilities - benefitting
from over £24m of infrastructure investment in the past three years.

The department is home to over 100 academic staff and 2,300 students across a range of
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Both staff and students are supported by a number of
engineering workshops and laboratories. We work in partnership with a number of leading
organisations including Rolls-Royce, British Steel, JCB and Network Rail. Our vibrant part time
provision represents our commitment to collaborative working with industry across a variety of sectors.

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, 56% of our engineering research submission
was rated internationally excellent or world-leading. One of our key strategic aims is to build on this
research excellence towards an excellent REF 2021.

Your ability to inspire, motivate and connect with a wide range of people will mean you can engage
with both our students and our industry partners - to promote employability and learning in a real
world context.

We want to hear from you if you are positively engaged with your discipline and can generate that
enthusiasm and commitment in our students.

You can find out more about the department at: https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/academic-
departments/engineering-and-mathematics

The links to our research institutes are as follows:

Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI):

https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/specialisms/materials-and-engineering-research-institute

Cultural Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI):

https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/specialisms/cultural-communication-and-computing-research-institute

Location

City Campus

This job will be based at our City Campus, a welcoming modern environment at the gateway to
Sheffield, with easy access to the M1, and right at the heart of the busy city centre - although just a 20
minute walk from our Collegiate Campus.

However, due to the current COVID19 outbreak the team are working remotely following government
guidance. We anticipate that upon appointment the successful candidate may need to undertake work
either remotely, or on site, or a mixture of both. We will continue to monitor the government guidance
and apply it appropriately to this recruitment. The university can offer full remote working support
which includes induction.

Discussion and selection event

For informal enquiries about this job please contact Mr Nicholas Pickett, Subject Group Leader, Solid
Mechanics and Dynamics Subject Group on:

Telephone 0114 225 3424

Email [email protected]

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As part of the shortlisting process we may contact you by phone to discuss your application in more
detail and ask some additional questions.

Proposed selection event date To be confirmed

The selection event for this post will comprise of a combined interview and a teaching activity as
detailed below:

A teaching activity where we'll ask you to deliver a 10 minute micro-teaching session on a solid
mechanics, at the level of the second year of an undergraduate engineering degree.

A research presentation will comprise a 10 minute summary of your research plans.

The selection event will be undertaken remotely.

Job share

We understand the need for a healthy work-life balance. For this job we welcome applications for job-
share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

You're welcome to contact the recruiting manager to discuss part-time working options before
making an application.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential to our academic and business strengths. We believe
that excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and
maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or
civil partnership status.

Find out more about equality and diversity at Sheffield Hallam at www.shu.ac.uk/about-
us/jobs/people/a-diverse-workforce

Athena Swan

Proud to be an Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder

The department was awarded the Athena SWAN Bronze Award in

2018.

Athena SWAN is a charter to advance women's careers in STEM

subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths and
medicine). Its bronze, silver and gold awards celebrate good
practice in recruiting, retaining and promoting women in those
subject areas within higher education.

Find out more at www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/jobs/people/athena-swan-gender-equality-awards

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Job description

Job title Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Finite

Element Analysis/Solid Mechanics)

College/Dept Business, Technology and Engineering College

Grade 7/8

Reports to Subject Group Leader

Direct reports n/a

Role purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred

approach in line with the University’s learning, teaching and
assessment strategy.

To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research

and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary
team.

Main duties

The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance
of these will vary between post holders.

Student experience

 Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences.
 Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through
delivery of the curriculum.
 Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for
students.
 Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any
emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.
 Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key
information for students.
 Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.

Learning, teaching and assessment

 Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.
 Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance.
 Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with
the aim of meeting the needs of learners.
 Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.
 Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate.
 Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and
assessment.
 Supervises individual and group based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial
placements, work based projects.

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Research and scholarly activity

 Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role.
 Integrates research into teaching and learning.
 Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research,
consultancy or professional practice.

Team work and communication

 Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team
objectives.
 Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between faculties / departments.
 Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities.
 Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University.

Personal effectiveness

 Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others.
 Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.

Business effectiveness

 Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote
relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and
business needs.
 Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning,
scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context.
 Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus.

Quality management and enhancement

 Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria.

 Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher
education.

These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the faculty / department and
University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the University’s performance and development
review (PDR) process.

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Person Specification

Job Title Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Finite Element

Analysis/Solid Mechanics)
Faculty / Directorate Department of Engineering and Mathematics

(* Essential or Desirable) Details E* D* Evidence**

Attainment Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or E CV + QC

equivalent professional qualification or experience in a
Evidenced achievements discipline relevant to mechanical engineering
e.g. relevant qualifications
(or equivalents), training, Doctorate in a relevant discipline E CV + QC
membership of
professional bodies Evidence of ongoing professional development E CV + QC

Membership of relevant professional body (IMechE / D CV

IET / IOM3/ Inst MC / RAeS)

Post graduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA E CV

fellowship) or a commitment to complete one
Experience Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field E CV + I + TA
e.g. publications or papers
Type of experience and
specific knowledge Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. E CV
required for this job research, industrial projects, scholarship and/or
knowledge transfer

Well developed and current knowledge and E CV + I + TA

understanding of critical, practical and theoretical
issues relevant to mechanical engineering

Knowledge and experience relevant to: E CV + I + TA

 Mechanics of solids
 Finite element analysis (FEA)

Knowledge and experience relevant to:

D
 Kinematics of particles CV + I +TA
 Kinematics of rigid bodies
 Mechanical vibrations
E CV
Teaching, training or supervising at undergraduate
and/or postgraduate level

Knowledge of how information technology can support CV

E
educational delivery and learning

Evidence of income generation D CV

Competencies Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of E TA + I

stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a
Skills and abilities required wide range of backgrounds
for effective performance
e.g. numeracy, attention to Ability to design and deliver transformative and E I + TA
detail, oral and written innovative learning experiences
communication, planning
and organising, leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills E CV + I + TA
skills, ability to cope with
conflicting Excellent team working skills and the ability to E I
demands/deadlines establish good working relationships

Excellent planning and organisational skills and the E I

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 ability to manage conflicting demands and meet
deadlines

Technological/ digital proficiency E CV

Other relevant Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends E I

information and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)

e.g. shift work or weekend Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional) E I

working, travel in UK or
abroad

**Evidence / Method of Assessment:

CV = CV & Cover Letter G = Group Exercise I = Interview
T = Test IT = IT Test OT = Occupational Test
TA = Teaching Activity /
PT = Psychometric Testing Q/C = Qualifications / Certificates
Research Presentation

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