Lecturer in Electrical Power and Power Electronics. Job in High Wycombe Education & Training Jobs

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job description

Full Time- Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £38,249 to £42,882

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Electrical Power and Power Electronics to contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related field, with expertise in power systems, power electronics, renewable energy, and smart grids.

Candidates should have teaching experience in higher education, with the ability to develop and deliver engaging, research-informed curricula. A growing research profile, evidenced by publications and potential for securing research funding, is desirable.

Expertise in power converters, motor drives, grid integration, and energy storage systems is essential. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or relevant professional membership is advantageous. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills to support student learning, engage with industry, and contribute to research in electrical power and power electronics.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lecturer in Electrical Power and Power Electronics

Location: High Wycombe and travel to other campuses, as required

Responsible to: Deputy Head of School or designee

Job Purpose:

• Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Research and Knowledge Exchange:

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Engage in doctoral supervision
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
• Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required

Leadership and Academic Citizenship:

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the School using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
• Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

Other

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the School
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education, Qualifications & Training

First degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or in a relevant field

Doctoral level qualification or relevant professional experience in field

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years

Knowledge & Experience

Expert knowledge and research in one or more of the following topics: power systems analysis, smart grids, renewable energy integration, grid stability, power converters, motor drives, wide bandgap semiconductors and energy storage systems.

Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners

Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship

Contribution to research active communities

Delivering excellent student/customer experience

Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body

Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects

Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development

Skills

Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*

Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools

Highly effective customer service skills

Special Requirements

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview

BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

• Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer service
• Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
• Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.