Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at University of East London

About the Job

We are looking for a new lecturer within the department of engineering to teach within the subject area of biomedical engineering. As an expert in this field, you will deliver lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions including site visits and Field schemes. In addition to preparing teaching materials to conduct assessments in accordance with UEL’s quality standards, you will contribute to the School’s vibrant research and/or knowledge transfer activities which include obtaining research grants and funding.

Essential Experience Required

• To teach and assess students at all levels (Level 3 – Level 8).
• To exercise a high standard output-oriented applied research both personally and as a member of a team.
• To supervise UG and PG level student research projects.
• To undertake operational and administrative responsibilities as allocated (e.g. module leader); making an important contribution to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes.
• To support curriculum development and new course development.
• To assist with the pastoral care of students as Academic Advisor.
• To participate in University activities as required through membership of committees, working groups etc., as required.
• To contribute to the attainment and direction of the Schools strategic plans, their development and execution.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Heads or Dean.

About You

You should have:

• A PhD (or within 6 months’ of completion) or proven research track record (including high-quality refereed publications in high-impact journals) within the area of engineering or a closely related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge and specialist knowledge in one or more sub-areas: medical imaging, neuro-mechanics and bioelectricity of movement, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, brain-machine interface, physiological monitoring, measurement and instrumentation at an advanced level.
• Experience in conducting practical and/ or laboratory sessions in at least one of these subject areas, mentioned above.
• An ability to teach at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and research degree level and to undertake module administration and personal tutorship.
• A strong commitment to widening participation and a deep understanding, based on solid experience, of how to bring out the best in students from diverse backgrounds, including those who may have under-performed in the past.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• An ability to develop professional relationships with external agencies.