Salary

£31331 to £44607 per annum
The salary range covers Academic appointments at Teaching and Research grades 8 and 9. The normal expectation is that the successful applicant will be appointed to the minimum of the agreed scale with annual increments on 1 October each year (subject to completing six months service)
This is a permanent position and the salary will be on either the Grade 8 or 9 salary scale for Lecturers (Teaching and Research) depending on the Academic profile which best matches your experience and achievements. The relevant profiles are attached for information:
Grade 8 http://www.swan.ac.uk/media/Media,18312,en.pdf  
Grade 9 http://www.swan.ac.uk/media/Media,18313,en.pdf


Main Purpose of the Post

The Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) is a multidisciplinary institute within the College of Engineering that focuses on the application of chemistry, materials science and related fields to energy research. Of particular interest is low carbon energy sources, however, transitional energy sources such as shale gas are also areas of focus.

The College of Engineering is a cutting edge research environment with state of the art facilities. We pioneer technological progress in both traditional and emerging disciplines within the field of Engineering, working in partnership with major industrial companies. All our activities are driven and underpinned by world leading research, as recognised by the last Research assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008, where the combined score of the College of Engineering ranks number 8 in the UK and number 1 in Wales. In addition, 73% of our research was rated as internationally leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*).
The College is looking at expanding in a number of key engineering areas that are aligned with the priorities of the Research Councils, the EU and the Science Policies of the UK and Welsh Governments. The College welcomes applications from individuals at any of stage of their careers who consider that they have the potential to play a significant or leading role in the future development of the College. Further information can be found at www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering .
The College is particularly keen to attract outstanding academics in the subject areas of energy research, chemistry and nanotechnology but well qualified applicants in any other subjects are very welcome to apply and will also be considered. The academic positions will be aligned with the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI).
Applicants for these academic positions will have completed a PhD in a relevant subject area and should provide recent evidence of appropriate academic publication success and of professional engagement in their subject area, commensurate with their career stage. Evidence of ability to communicate their subject to an academic or student audience is essential, and previous higher education teaching experience and experience of postgraduate supervision is desirable.
If appropriate, candidates to any of the above positions can be appointed at Senior Lecturer level. In this case applicants will have a PhD and an appropriately strong record of excellence in academic research over the last five years. They will demonstrate clear potential to provide academic leadership in their subject area, and will have excellent communication skills. A strong record of higher education teaching experience and experience of postgraduate supervision is essential. A solid record of achievement in attracting external research funding is highly desirable.
This job provides a role for a candidate to develop their career in the College of Engineering at Swansea University. The appointee will be expected to expand their own research activities and be capable of linking with existing research areas and research teams in the School. They will also need to develop their own portfolio of funded projects, as well as fruitful interactions and collaborations with industry and others. The appointee will seek to operate at an international level and publish research in the respected journals.


Main Duties

a) Research contribution

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate that they are capable of conducting high quality research and be able to contribute to the research standing of the College of Engineering through academic publications and the potential for winning research funding. The successful candidate will join one of existing research centres within the School to develop research activity, compatible with the aspirations and facilities of School of Engineering, as well as build on links with industry and add to research funding applications. Publishing research papers in major journals is an expected part of the responsibilities.

(b) Teaching Duties

The successful candidate will be required to participate and teach on the undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses. The post holder might contribute to the development of teaching and subject matter through personal experience and in light of changes in research direction. The appointee is expected to participate actively in the supervision and direction of postgraduate students and project work

The University has evolved to a position where quality assurance procedures are integrated throughout all its activities and all staff must conform to these procedures.

(c) Administrative Duties

The successful applicant will be required to share in administrative duties as directed by the Head of the College of Engineering, for example being actively involved in the recruitment of students, attending and contributing to appropriate committees and related activities, and giving research presentations.

(d) Other Duties,

Members of staff are encouraged to maintain and enhance links with the professional institutions. A commitment to continuing professional development is mandatory.

The development of industry/university partnerships and new research projects is an important part of the role.

To promote equality of opportunity in working practices and to maintain positive working relationships

To fully engage with the University’s performance enabling processes

To conduct all activities within the University’s environmental requirements as set out in its Sustainability Policy and Environmental Management System, in order to minimise individual and departmental environmental impact.

Staff appointed to these positions will be expected to develop and deliver a range of teaching materials and will work closely with the Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching (SALT) http://salt.swan.ac.uk/en/ . SALT aims to enhance the student learning experience through sharing and promoting good practice and to enhance the profile of learning and teaching across the institution.

 


Person Specification

Essential Criteria

1. Higher degree (PhD or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related science discipline.

2. Evidence of personal research contribution at a international level suitable for publication in high quality international journals

3. An understanding of research funding mechanisms and processes and the ability to develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research

4. A publication record commensurate with an international level of research performance and appropriate for stage of career and employment record

5. The ability to make a contribution in a research team through collaborative work and interact effectively with colleagues at different levels across an organisation

6. The ability to teach and supervise students across the subject area and contribute to a positive student experience in the College

7. High level of written and oral presentation as well as IT skills

Desirable Criteria

8. Awareness and appreciation of research commercialisation and exploitation

9. Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment

10. A record of or potential for participating in public engagement and dissemination of technology innovations

11. A commitment to continuing professional development

Variable Criteria which will differentiate between grade 8 and 9

12.  Strong publication record

For appointment at:

Grade 8, applicants must have evidence of research work for publications which will contribute to the College, or demonstrate the potential to achieve this standard of research

Grade 9 applicants must demonstrate a record of regular publications which will contribute to the College

13. Track record of successful grant applications


Background

Engineering at Swansea enjoys high ratings in research and teaching quality. All our undergraduate courses hold the 'excellent' rating for teaching and are accredited by the appropriate professional institution. In the last Research Assessment Exercise for 2008, the School was ranked the best in Wales and 8th in the UK. 23% of our research was classed as World Leading (4*) and a further 50% as Internationally Excellent (3*).

The College is organised into 3 research centres, Civil and Computational Engineering (C2EC), Materials Research Centre (MRC) and the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre (MNC), in addition to the newly formed Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI). The research carried out in these centres is focused in three key themes of application: Manufacturing & Aerospace; Energy & Environment; and Health & Sport. Teaching is arranged in 13 traditional and emerging disciplines coordinated by 7 Teaching Portfolio Directors and a Head of Learning and Teaching. All activities within the School are supported by four Teams: Technical Facilities, Recruitment and Marketing, Administration and Finance.


Informal enquiries contact details and Further Information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof Andrew Barron at a.r.barron@swansea.ac.uk  


Application Process

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification. Applicants should also attach to the application 3 separate documents: A Curriculum Vitae, a publication list and a statement detailing your research vision and strategy for Swansea University.


Terms and Conditions of employment

The appointment is subject to the General Terms of Appointment for Academic Staff: http://www.swan.ac.uk/personnel/GeneralInformation/TermsandConditions

The following link provides further information on the benefits of working in Swansea University: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/hr/GeneralInformation/NewProspectiveStaff

 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer

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