Overview
AEP Lecturer in Engineering Education – INTERNAL ONLY – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
We are a vibrant, diverse Department that looks to lead innovation in education and research at one of the world’s leading universities. To support our ambition, King’s has invested in new multi-million-pound teaching and research laboratories of more than 3000 sqm for the Department at heart of its Strand campus, which opened in August 2022.
We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
In moving our ambitions forward, we are continuing to appoint academics to join us in shaping the future of education and research for King’s Engineering.
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a distinctive approach, combining traditional teaching methods with modern, project-based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to ensure the success of these programmes.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Engineering Education to join our department on the Academic Education Pathway (AEP). This fixed-term position focusses on delivering high-quality, research-informed teaching and contributing to the advancement of engineering education within our undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate taught (PgT) programmes.
Teaching and Curriculum Development:
- Design, deliver and assess engaging content via lectures, workshops and project-based learning activities, ensuring alignment with industry practices, research and innovative education with responsibilities in the following modules:
- Design (Years 1): support module leads in delivering design thinking, CAD, Arduino programming and prototyping makerspace workshops, and supporting coursework and exam marking
- Mechanics (Year 1) & Automotive (Year 3): lead the delivery and assessment of the labs, including supporting a team of teaching assistant, and supporting coursework and exam marking
Educational Development:
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of student experience through evidence-based teaching practice and innovation
- Support and mentor colleagues including teaching assistants in developing effective and inclusive teaching practices
- Take part in activities to capture student voice and to work with student representatives on improvement activities
Outreach and Community Engagement:
- Represent the department at public events and contribute to widening participation efforts
Collaborative and Administrative Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with academic, technical and professional service staff to ensure effective module delivery
- Participate in departmental committees and working groups
- Support administrative processes related to teaching and assessment
Information on the Department of Engineering and the Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences can be found at the following links:
This is a 50% part-time post (20 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until August 31, 2026.
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