Associate Professor, Chemical & Process Engineering (T&S)

Associate Professor, Chemical & Process Engineering (T&S) "Job Details"
Job Identification

3000

Job Category

Locations

Posting Date

05/19/2023, 02:43PM

Apply Before

06/12/2023, 10:59PM

Degree Level

Masters

Job Schedule

Full time
Job Description
The appointment will be at Associate Professor level, Grade 9, Salary: £54,421- £63,059.

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.

Nearly 30,000 students study with Heriot-Watt across business, engineering, design and the social, physical, biological and sports sciences. Our student body is roughly split evenly between the UK, our two campuses in Dubai and Malaysia, and online, with the latter being distributed across almost all the countries of the world. We also have many partnerships with other institutions world-wide who award Heriot-Watt degrees.

About our Team

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) has an international teaching and research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering, and technology.

Our research ranges from fundamental sciences through to engineering applications, all of which are supported by strong external funding. We have around 150 full-time academic staff who drive this research activity and are based in five research institutes: the Institute of Chemical Sciences, the Institute of Photonics & Quantum Sciences, the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering, the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems and the Institute of Biological Chemistry, BioPhysics & BioEngineering. In REF2021 our joint submission to Engineering with the University of Edinburgh was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research based upon the standard Research Power formula as used by the Times Higher Education.

We deliver teaching across six programmes: Chemistry; Physics; Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering; Chemical & Process Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Brewing & Distilling, and will soon add Aerospace Engineering to our undergraduate programme portfolio. In the recent Time/Sunday Time University Guide 2022, Heriot-Watt University was ranked 30th in the UK and 6th in Scotland. Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is one of the largest programmes with approximately 1100 students across its UG and PG programmes delivered on three campuses.

Detailed Description

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual to join our teaching and learning activities in the Chemical & Process Engineering discipline of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS).

You will deliver and assess undergraduate, and possibly postgraduate taught, courses in Chemical & Process Engineering at our Edinburgh campus and will collaborate with colleagues at our overseas campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. The role holder will also be expected to contribute to senior 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:

• Contribute to the teaching (lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratories) covering topics in the area of chemical and process engineering.
• Provide direct and supporting leadership in teaching and learning matters for Chemical and Process Engineering and for the wider school.
• 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 in Chemical & Process Engineering related subjects. This will include, but is not limited to, course notes, video podcasts and course assessments.
• Liaising with relevant academic staff in EPS and carrying out discipline-related administrative tasks as required.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of undergraduate teaching in Chemical and Process Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues in Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia.
• Excellent team working and organisational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to engage with students in the delivery of lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratories.
• Ability to prepare clearly written and presented learning and teaching materials.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Evidence of appropriate IT skills (for example Microsoft Office).
• A higher degree (MSc/PhD) in Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline, or relevant industrial experience in a Chemical and Process Engineering related environment.
• Experience in web-based learning, for example virtual learning environments such as Blackboard, Canvas, and other educational technology.
• Experience of developing/delivering innovative assessment practice.
• Experience in the preparation and delivery of lectures, tutorials and web-based assessment.
• Familiarity with learning management software such as Blackboard, Canvas or equivalent.
• Experience of providing academic support to student groups.
• Experience of computer programming in MATLAB and VBA, and use of computer-aided process design software such as Aspen Plus and HYSYS.

‘How to Apply'

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on 12th June 2023.

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of:

• A 2-page teaching statement
• Complete contact information for at least two academic references

Please contact Yvonne Constantino (y.constantino@hw.ac.uk ) should you have any difficulties with your application process or have any questions.

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.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.